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Arts

Indio has a rich arts history and a vibrant arts scene. Look here for stories as we turn the spotlight on news about the arts and newsmakers who make the scene possible.

State of the County event celebrates investments in infrastructure, education, housing

Board of Supervisors Chair V. Manuel Pérez’s district played host to the event at Acrisure Arena, where he highlighted the county’s “wins,” a nod to the venue’s status as the home of the Firebirds.

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Halloween album featuring all local bands bewitches the valley with spooky sounds and desert-themed horrors

Matt King's "It Came From the Desert!, Vol. 3" features tracks from 26 local artists and bands. He hopes the project inspires musicians to get into the studio.

Little Street Music Hall to close after lease talks fall through

One of few live music venues in the East Valley will work to fulfill the rest of this month's shows, but the future beyond is uncertain.

Indio Arts Commission approves $200,000 public arts plan, prioritizes local artists

The unanimously approved plan funds four new projects including murals at city buildings and parks.

Mural honoring history of significant neighborhood gets new review

During Tuesday's meeting of the Indio Public Arts Commission, Morelia Calderon was back to present more details about her vision for a large-scale mural that would be painted between Monroe and Arabia streets on John Nobles Avenue.

Indio Council selects artist John Cuevas of Palm Desert for Center Stage mural

The proposal highlights the native flora and fauna of the desert, including California fan palms, Chuckwalla lizards, butterflies, the desert tortoise, coyotes and roadrunners.