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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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Your guide to New Year’s Eve parties in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 30, 2024

Where to send out 2024 in style across the Valley.

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Level 1 Arcade Bar in Gilbert is closing. Here’s why

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 27, 2024

The popular joystick and pinball joint is shutting down its original location at the end of January.

Here’s what the Phoenix rave scene looked like in the 1990s

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 27, 2024

A look back at the parties and PLUR of the Valley’s rave landscape of yesteryear.

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Your guide to EDM festival Decadence Arizona: Set times, tickets and more

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 27, 2024

The 10th annual edition will offer two nights of DJ superstars and the biggest NYE party in the Valley.

Phoenix’s best Christmas lights and holiday displays in 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 24, 2024

Your ultimate guide to over-the-top holiday displays around the Valley this year.

Where in Phoenix to party and drink on Christmas Eve and Christmas Night

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 23, 2024

Santa won’t be the only thing stirring after dark.

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Phoenix’s best costumes and cosplayers we saw in 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 23, 2024

From the anime artistry of Saboten Con to the comic book characters of Phoenix Fan Fusion and beyond.

Looking back at Phoenix’s iconic country bars and honky-tonks

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 20, 2024

Ambling through the legendary Valley saloons, roadhouses and dancehall of yesteryear.

Revel Surf Park at Cannon Beach in Mesa is now open. What to expect

Revel Surf Park at Cannon Beach in Mesa is now open. What to expect

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 20, 2024

The 4.5-acre water park features two state-of-the-art wave pools, cliff-diving platforms and white sand beaches.

This north Phoenix home is appearing on ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 18, 2024

One of Arizona’s brightest holiday displays is about to be seen by a nationwide audience.

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The 10 most-read Phoenix New Times music stories of 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 18, 2024

Readers wanted to know about Phoenix venues past and present, concert news and Maynard James Keenan.

The 10 most-read Phoenix New Times arts and culture stories of 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 17, 2024

Readers indulged in nostalgia, gazed into the skies and turned their attention to those dropping their pants.

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Photos: Santarchy and Santapalooza unleash merry mayhem in Scottsdale

Photos: Santarchy and Santapalooza unleash merry mayhem in Scottsdale

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 16, 2024

A ho-ho-horde of costumed drinkers invaded spots like Pour Decisions, Hi Fi and Casa Amigos.

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Phoenix ranked among the worst nightlife cities in U.S. Here’s why

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 13, 2024

Talk about a buzzkill.

Santarchy holiday bar crawl invades Scottsdale on Saturday. What to know

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 12, 2024

Prepare yourself: Metro Phoenix’s original Santa bar crawl returns to its birthplace on Saturday.

Where to find Friday the 13th tattoo discounts in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 12, 2024

How to get inked on the cheap in the Valley.

When to see the Geminid meteor shower over Arizona this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 11, 2024

How to see spectacular fireballs in the sky during the biggest meteor shower of the year.

This historic Phoenix neon sign has been removed. Here’s where it’s going

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 10, 2024

The iconic sign hung for decades and is being preserved.

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We asked ChatGPT to roast metro Phoenix again and it was even more savage

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 9, 2024

The AI is back with more zingers about the Valley – and this time, it’s personal.

You guide to LIBCON West in Glendale: Arizona’s final geek event of 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 5, 2024

Everything to know about the geek event on Dec. 7 at Glendale Main Library.

Your guide to FuelFest Scottsdale: Schedule, concerts and cars

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 5, 2024

Motorheads, speed demons and auto enthusiasts rejoice.

Your guide to the APS Electric Light Parade in Phoenix: Route, best views and more

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 4, 2024

Everything to know about the annual holiday event on Saturday.

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