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

• RedMonkey: Work That Turkey @ Monarch Theatre

  published November 22, 2012

  Thanksgiving is a time for traditions both good and bad, whether it involves gathering at Grandmama's house for the annual... More >>

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  The Seven Most Unique Local Super Heroes and Villains at the Epic Super Hero Battle

  published Nov 19, 2012

  If your backyard or car was dirtied by any of those pesky haboobs that swept across the Metro Phoenix landscape the past few summers, feel free to blame local evildoer Doctor Anubis. Never heard of hi... More >>

• Top Five Must-See Thanksgiving Shows

  published Nov 19, 2012

  Curious about what's going on around town during the Thanksgiving holiday music-wiser Plenty, to say the least, as local bands and DJs are gearing up for gigs on both the evening before Turkey Day on... More >>

• Sean Essex on Creating the Perfect Mix and How Every DJ Needs to Be Unique

  published Nov 16, 2012

  If you hear the sound of rowdy partying mixed with slick electro beats emanating from Spanish Fly on Saturday night during the weekly FRWD party, it means that Sean Essex is in control of the turntabl... More >>

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  Nine Thanksgiving Weekend Parties in Metro Phoenix

  published Nov 15, 2012

  According to our estimates, the Thanksgiving weekend lasts approximately 112 hours, starting at the exact moment you leave work on Wednesday afternoon until the dreaded moment you report back to the s... More >>

• Crown Affair

  published November 8, 2012

  Of the hundreds of movies churned out by Hollywood each year, most are doomed to box office failure or the direct-to-DVD pile at your local... More >>

• Cosmic @ SoChu House

  published November 15, 2012

  If the eggheads at NASA ever decided to send another compilation of tunes into the far reaches of the universe (à la the "Music From... More >>

• The People of the Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts: 11 Humorous Animated GIFs

  published Nov 12, 2012

  There was no shortage of movement and color at this year's Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts, which took place over the weekend. Besides all of the costumed participants and kooky floats that marched... More >>

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  The Epic Super Hero Battle Returns This Weekend With an Interactive Twist

  published Nov 12, 2012

  Old Town Scottsdale looks nothing in the slightest like either Metropolis or Gotham City. That all changes this weekend, however, as the posh section of East Valley suburb will boast more costumed her... More >>

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  DJ Intel on the Furious Styles Crew's Anniversary and How He Wanted to Be Obama's Mixmaster on Election Night

  published Nov 09, 2012

  There are many perks involved with being a DJ: Complimentary booze, free schwag, the adoration of hundreds at gigs, and (depending on the particular selector or promoter) possibly a nice payday. The... More >>

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  Medusa's Revenge Runway Show Takes Over Gypsy Bar This Weekend

  published Nov 08, 2012

  Nightlife promoter Jen Deveroux isn't afraid to admit she's been a little stressed lately, particularly about making sure her latest project, this weekend's Medusa's Revenge, goes off without a hitch.... More >>

• Card Games

  published November 1, 2012

  Okay, Hallmark...we get it. You too, Walgreens. Now that Halloween is in the history books, you titans of the Christmas industry are trying to... More >>

• Quincy Ross Expands to New Arts and Event Space in L.A., But Will Continue Hosting Parties and Exhibitions in Phoenix

  published Nov 07, 2012

  If you've peeked at the Facebook page of Quincy Ross within the last few weeks, you might have noticed that the local photographer, gadabout and after-hours party guru switched up his current residenc... More >>

• Club Candids: Sundays 4-2-10 at El Hefe

  published Nov 07, 2012

  Football fans can be a rather crazy lot. Setting aside the fact they spend around four months out of every year obsessing over a single team and practically living and dying on their every move, pigsk... More >>

• Furious Styles Crew Celebrates 19th Anniversary This Weekend

  published Nov 06, 2012

  Edson "House" Magana has a pretty several days ahead of him. In fact, this is likely his busiest week of the year. Besides teaching his usual slate of dance classes at his school Cyphers: The Center f... More >>

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  City of Tempe Seeking Costumed Nerds for Geeks Night Out Trailer Shoot

  published Nov 05, 2012

  Attention geeks and nerds of the Valley: Don't you dare stuff your Boba Fett or Batman outfits into the closet just yet. Halloween may be in the rearview, but officials from the City of Tempe are loo... More >>

• Poe People

  published October 25, 2012

  In our humble opinion, the true test of any author's writing lies in its longevity. In other words, will anyone give a damn about your screed... More >>

• DJ Munition on How "Gangnam Style" Will Drive Afterlife Wild Tonight

  published Nov 02, 2012

  Tyler Sherman has been privy to more than a few major ragers, despite the embryonic nature of his DJ career. As his alter ego DJ Munition, the ASU student, who's currently pursing a bachelors degree ... More >>

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  Painter Lee Berger Branches Out With His New Works at The Icehouse

  published Nov 01, 2012

  Local painter Lee Berger doesn't want his work to be pigeonholed. It's why the 44-year-old art scene veteran has attempted to change up with his visual style multiple times since first becoming an art... More >>

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  Second Suspect Arrested in Clubhouse Music Venue Shooting

  published Nov 01, 2012

  Officials from the Tempe Police Department recently arrested a second suspect in connection with the now-infamous shootings that took place outside of the Clubhouse Music Venue earlier this year. Acc... More >>

• Seven Must-See Parties on Halloween Night

  published Oct 31, 2012

  Many local party animals spent this past weekend getting a jump on Halloween at all the freaky fiestas and crazy costume balls that went down in both Phoenix and Scottsdale. The thing is, the actual ... More >>

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  Five Reasons Why Star Wars Movies Will Be Better Under the Walt Disney Company

  published Oct 31, 2012

  Star Wars fans around the world probably felt a major tremor in the Force on Tuesday as news broke across the universe that the Walt Disney Company is buying Lucasfilm from its founder George Lucas. A... More >>

• Kitty Pride

  published October 25, 2012

  Cat owners of the world, listen closely: The loveable ball of fur that’s currently purring away in your lap is, in all likelihood,... More >>

• DJ Qbert @ Monarch Theatre

  published November 1, 2012

  In the hands of most DJs, a pair of turntables is the place to put colored Serato Control records. When wielded by the expert hands of Richard... More >>

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  Costumes of Halloween Weekend: The Bad, The Ugly, and The NSFW

  published Oct 29, 2012

  As one of the ritziest cities in the Valley, Scottsdale has more than its fair share of glitz and glamour. And depending on who you talk to, it also has a little bit of tastelessness. This was most c... More >>