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Benjamin Leatherman is a staff writer for Phoenix New Times where he focuses primarily on arts, culture, music and nightlife. He joined New Times in 2003. Prior to that, he contributed to magazines such as Tips & Tricks and The Wrestler. Benjamin has earned multiple awards from the Arizona Press Club including an award for sports enterprise reporting in 2009 and an award for statewide arts reporting in 2014. He holds a bachelor’s of arts in journalism from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Image: ‘Spread chaos and community’: The Coven’s blueprint to expand Phoenix’s DIY scene

Local Music

‘Spread chaos and community’: The Coven’s blueprint to expand Phoenix’s DIY scene

By Benjamin Leatherman
Image: Scottsdale Fashion Week announces 2025 event lineup

Fashion & Style

Scottsdale Fashion Week announces 2025 event lineup

By Benjamin Leatherman
Image: Phoenix readers mourn the impending demolition of Fry’s Electronics

Opinion & Commentary

Phoenix readers mourn the impending demolition of Fry’s Electronics

By Benjamin Leatherman
Image: Here are Phoenix's biggest fall 2025 music festivals

Festivals

Here are Phoenix's biggest fall 2025 music festivals

By Benjamin Leatherman
Image: A Cave Creek store has installed an epic Transformer statue

Valley Life

A Cave Creek store has installed an epic Transformer statue

By Benjamin Leatherman
Image: Phoenix readers react to Tempe EDM haven Shady Park’s closing

Opinion & Commentary

Phoenix readers react to Tempe EDM haven Shady Park’s closing

By Benjamin Leatherman
Image: Phoenix readers share memories of Scottsdale’s beloved Los Arcos Mall

Opinion & Commentary

Phoenix readers share memories of Scottsdale’s beloved Los Arcos Mall

By Benjamin Leatherman
Image: Phoenix readers react to downtown mural artists’ pro-MAGA pasts

Opinion & Commentary

Phoenix readers react to downtown mural artists’ pro-MAGA pasts

By Benjamin Leatherman
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