Email Author Benjamin Leatherman

Awards

• 2009 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published July 24, 2008

  "Pedalphiles"

• 2006 - Arizona Press Club Awards

  "Beach in Heat"

• 2006 - Arizona Press Club Awards

  "Tech Mex"

• 2006 - Arizona Press Club Awards

  "Swat Team"

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2012 Stories by Benjamin Leatherman

• Zedd @ Wild Knight

  published January 12, 2012

  The next time the fact-finders at the CIA revise the entry for Germany in their popular World Factbook, they really oughta update the... More >>

• Phoenix Idiotarod Takes Place in February, But Smack-Talking Starts Now

  published Jan 09, 2012

  The average shopping cart found at your neighborhood grocery store is a fairly sturdy beast. It can not only withstand the ordinary bumps and scrapes of the supermarket aisle, but also the collisions... More >>

• Closed for Business: Club Silver...Again

  published Jan 09, 2012

  The nightclubs and bars of Washington Street were alive with music and packed with people this past weekend, save for one spot. Club Silver, the one-story dance joint that specializes in hip-hop and ... More >>

• Cream Stereo Lounge Closes for Renovation

  published Jan 06, 2012

  Stereo HD Fridays isn't happening tonight at Cream Stereo Lounge in Scottsdale, nor is Ultimate Saturdays, Blush Thursdays, or any of the club's other theme nights. In fact, absolutely nothing's been ... More >>

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  Decentralized Dance Party in Photos

  published Jan 05, 2012

  It was part street festival, part rave, and totally fun. The Valley's edition of the Decentralized Dance Party took place on Wednesday night was arguably one of the more unique events to ever happen ... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Red Hot Robot to Close in January

  published Jan 04, 2012

  Red Hot Robot's toy story is about to come to an end. Owner Jason Kiningham announced today that the geeky boutique, which sold collectible vinyl toys for more than four years, will close at the end o... More >>

• Club Candids: NYE Takeover at The Lexington

  published Jan 04, 2012

  "Good morning 2012!" was the rallying cry hollered by a young lass in full-on party mode just before dawn broke on New Year's Day at hip hotel the Lexington. The sky was drenched in imperial violet as... More >>

• Foreigner Cancels Comerica Theatre Show

  published Jan 04, 2012

  If you were waiting to hear the members of Foreigner play "Waiting For A Girl Like You" unplugged, get ready for some disappointing news. The '80s rock legends have canceled their upcoming "Acoustique... More >>

• Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

  published January 5, 2012

  Thursday 5 Afterlife: Thumpin' Thursdays (various) Bar Smith: Ladies Night with DJ Idenaty, DJ EC Rock, & DJ Oh-Jezus... More >>

• The Main Street EDM Takeover @ Smiley's Smokeshop

  published January 5, 2012

  Although all the world may (or may not) be a stage — depending on whether you buy into that old Shakespearean aphorism — the... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Decentralized Dance Party's Gary Lachance Discusses Boomboxes, Power Gloves, and Tomorrow Night's DDP in Phoenix

  published Jan 03, 2012

  A fortified force of hundreds will invade Phoenix tomorrow night, armed to the teeth with ghetto blasters and hell-bent on enacting a "party manifesto" in the streets and sidewalks of the city. Leadin... More >>