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A Season of Change: A Chat With Yvonne Bell, the McCallum Theatre’s New CEO, About the Performing Arts Center’s Longer Schedule, the Introduction of Dynamic Pricing, and More

by Jimmy Boegle August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

As the McCallum kicks off its 2025-2026 season, Yvonne Bell finds herself leading the organization at a time when a lot of things are changing—at the McCallum, in the Coachella Valley performing-arts world, and in the country as a whole.

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DIY Arts Space: The Creators of the New CV Collective Want to Build a Hub Where All Creatives Are Welcome

by Matt King June 22, 2025June 23, 2025

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An Origin Story: Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Will Lead a Staged Reading of Her New Musical During Idyllwild Arts’ Native American Arts Festival Week

by Matt King June 6, 2025

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Celebrating Resilience: Pride Events in the High Desert Promote Culture, Creativity and Community Across the Morongo Basin

by Eleanor Whitney June 3, 2025June 5, 2025

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Indio Has the Meats: The New Asada Fest Offers a Day of Fun, Food and Music

by Matt King May 2, 2025May 9, 2025

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Reuse, Recycle, Raise Funds: The Car Boot Kings Bring a U.K. Tradition to Thermal to Benefit Coachella Valley High School

by Matt King March 8, 2025March 10, 2025

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Over Millenia: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Will Host a Gathering of Tribes Throughout the Southwest for ‘Singing the Birds’

by Cat Makino January 6, 2025January 7, 2025

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From Across the Pond to Thermal: CV High School’s Digital Design and Production Academy Partners With U.K. Media Experts to Give Students Real-World Experience

by Matt King October 10, 2024October 11, 2024

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Roller Renaissance: There’s No Local Roller Rink, so Skaters Take to Basketball Courts, Portable Derby Tracks, City Streets and Outdoor Skate Parks

by Matt King September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Meteors and Flying Saucers: ‘Area 29: Galactic Gathering’ Brings Alien-Themed Fun to Twentynine Palms During the Perseid Meteor Shower

by Matt King July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

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