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Benjamin Leatherman

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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Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes are coming to Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 28, 2025

Snooch to the nooch.

The amazing costumes and cosplayers of Tempe FanCon 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 27, 2025

There was no shortage of colorful characters at Tempe Public Library’s annual geek event.

Your guide to PhxArt Amplified Vol. 4 at Phoenix Art Museum

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 24, 2025

Here’s the schedule and everything else you need to know about Saturday’s “audio-visual experience” at Phoenix Art Museum.

Your guide to Tempe FanCon 2025: Everything to know about the free geek event

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 24, 2025

The family-friendly celebrations offers music from Mega Ran and a massive costume contest.

‘A true Rasta’: Remembering Phoenix reggae icon Tony Culture

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 23, 2025

The Jamaican-born vocalist, MC and DJ died on Jan. 8.

A light rail train.

Phoenix activists staging Way More Pants Light Rail Journey in February

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 22, 2025

The light rail ride will ‘celebrate both modesty – and way more pants.’

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The epic costumes and cosplayers of Superhero Saturday 2025 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 20, 2025

Mandalorians mingled with DC and Marvel characters in a nerdy cosplay free-for-all.

Fiesta Mall memories: A look at the life and death of Mesa’s beloved landmark

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 17, 2025

A nostalgic trip through the 39-year history of an iconic retail complex and East Valley landmark.

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The inaugural Breakaway Arizona music festival in Mesa announces lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 17, 2025

The touring EDM fest’s Valley debut will be headlined by The Chainsmokers and GRYFFIN.

People wearing no pants at a light rail station.

Valley Metro had ‘concerns’ about Phoenix No Pants Light Rail Ride

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 17, 2025

There’s a new wrinkle in the controversial event where people ride public trains without pants.

A woman in costume.

Your guide to Superhero Saturday in Phoenix: Cosplay, special guests and more

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 15, 2025

The con season kicks off this weekend with a free outdoor “cosplay and comic” festival.

PHXLIGHTS EDM festival in Arizona announces 2025 lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 14, 2025

Prepare yourself for a close encounter with beats and bass.

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People in costume.

Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 tickets are now on sale. Here are the prices

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 10, 2025

Nerds of Arizona, get ready to geek out.

Your guide to Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 auto auction

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 10, 2025

Dream machines await at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Here’s how to see them.

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Punk in the Park in Chandler announces 2025 lineup. How to get tickets

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 10, 2025

The music festival on April 12 will feature craft beer tastings and bands such as Bad Religion and Pennywise.

The Phoenix No Pants Light Rail Ride isn’t happening in 2025. Here’s why

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 9, 2025

Organizers of the body-positive urban prank are “taking a pause for 2025 to handle personal life matters.”

A comet in the sky.

Will Comet G3 be visible over Arizona in January? What to know

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 8, 2025

If it survives its close encounter with the sun next week, it could become the brightest comet of 2025.

Phoenix Reddit names its favorite bygone Valley movie theaters

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 6, 2025

Cine Capri, Camelview 5 and other iconic local cinemas were among the beloved movie spots fondly remembered.

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Here are the biggest concerts coming to Phoenix in 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 3, 2025

Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone and Shakira are among this year’s “can’t miss” shows coming to the Valley.

A meteor shower.

Here’s when to see the Quadrantids meteor shower in Arizona this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 2, 2025

The first skywatching event of 2025 will feature 50 to 100 shooting stars per hour.

Tony Hawk is coming to Game On Expo 2025 in Phoenix. How to get tickets

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 2, 2025

The Birdman will make his first-ever con appearance at the Phoenix gaming event.

Phoenix New Times’ best concert photos of 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 31, 2024

Featuring Charlie XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, the Rolling Stones and more.

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