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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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People at a music festival.

2026 Extra Innings Festival lineup announced

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 30, 2025

The two-day event will bring a herd of country music hitmakers to Tempe Beach Park.

A SpaceX rocket plume in the night sky.

Photos: SpaceX rocket launch over Phoenix amazes Valley

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 29, 2025

Residents of Phoenix and Tucson shared awe-inspiring images of the latest Falcon 9 launch from California.

New Phoenix music festival TEMPO brings EDM back to Civic Space Park this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 24, 2025

The “immersive sound experience” features Duke Dumont, Elderbrook and other artists in downtown Phoenix on Friday and Saturday.

Living Lodge: A look back at Phoenix’s iconic hotels, motels and resorts

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 24, 2025

From desert escapes to kitschy roadside motels, Phoenix has offered unique and luxury stays for decades.

The Rebel Lounge 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 23, 2025

Shonen Knife, SWMRS and DeVotchKa will play Phoenix music venue this year.

The 20 most epic Arizona State Fair concerts since 2000

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 22, 2025

Rhianna, Flaming Lips, Pitbull and other legends have brought their A-game to the fair.

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Your guide to Gathering of the Ghouls in Phoenix: Tickets, guests and more

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 17, 2025

The two-day horror fan event haunts Rawhide Event Center in Chandler with celebrity guests, cosplay and photo ops.

Music at Trinity concert series in Phoenix announces 2025-26 lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 17, 2025

Highlights include piano, chamber and vocal ensemble concerts at the downtown Phoenix landmark.

Here’s the lineup for the 101.1 The Bounce Holiday Jam in December

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 16, 2025

Hip-hop and R&B icons are set to place the December concert at PHX Arena. Here’s the full lineup.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 2025-26 show lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 15, 2025

Rita Rudner, Lea Salonga and Fran Lebowitz are some of the names coming to Scottsdale for SCFPA’s 50th anniversary season.

KUPD’s Fitz Madrid looks back on 20 years rocking the Phoenix airwaves

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 15, 2025

The afternoon drive-time DJ shares stories of fans, metal icons and how KUPD’s jocks have “all seen each other naked.”

Mesa Amphitheatre 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 12, 2025

Dwight Yoakam, The Story So Far and Turnstile will hit the landmark Mesa outdoor venue this year.

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

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 11, 2025

How the inclusive, all-ages local collective wants to help spark more grassroots shows and venues in the Valley.

Scottsdale Fashion Week announces 2025 event lineup

Scottsdale Fashion Week announces 2025 event lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 10, 2025

Six days of high-style activities both on and off the catwalk are planned. Here’s the full rundown.

Phoenix readers mourn the impending demolition of Fry’s Electronics

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 9, 2025

“We used to have it all. Now we have nothing.”

Here are Phoenix’s biggest fall 2025 music festivals

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 9, 2025

Goldrush, Dreamy Draw and WayneFest mark the return of the fall music festival season.

A Cave Creek store has installed an epic Transformer statue

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 9, 2025

The nearly 15-foot-tall Autobot debuted last month to keep watch over the Cave Creek business. Here’s where to see it.

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

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 8, 2025

“Such a shame it couldn’t be saved.”

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

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 5, 2025

“It was a great spot to drop acid.”

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

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 4, 2025

“Can’t wait until someone trashes it.”

Phoenix readers react to Piestewa sunrise drummer social media backlash

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 3, 2025

“Hikers are overly pretentious, emotional, and straight up Karens.”

The outside of Crescent Ballroom.

Crescent Ballroom 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 3, 2025

Built to Spill, Duckwrth and Pete Yorn are set to play the famed downtown Phoenix venue this year.

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