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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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Photos: Tempe fans rocked something fierce at Innings Festival 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 27, 2025

The annual rock fest with a baseball twist drew thousands to Tempe Beach Park for two days of live music and big-league fun.

Your guide to Extra Innings Festival 2025 in Tempe: Set times, tickets and more

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 26, 2025

What to know before sliding into Tempe Beach Park this weekend for two days of live music and baseball-inspired activities.

Fountain Hills Music Fest announces its 2025 lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 26, 2025

Going down April 5, Fountain Hills’ throwback music event will celebrate “rock through time.”

The best anime costumes we saw at Arizona Matsuri 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 24, 2025

Anime, manga and video game-inspired cosplay was everywhere at Phoenix’s annual Japanese festival.

Reel history: A look back at metro Phoenix’s iconic movie theaters

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 24, 2025

A visual journey through the Valley’s beloved cinemas of the past, including the Cine Capri, Camelview 5 and Scottsdale Six.

The 9 best baseball movies ever

The 9 best baseball movies ever

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 22, 2025

Spring training is back, baby. We’re celebrating with a look at some of our favorite movies about the national pastime.

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Wild West Music Fest in Maricopa announces its 2025 headliners

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 21, 2025

Here’s who is playing the three-day festival from April 4 to 6 at Copper Sky Regional Park.

Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes are coming to Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 20, 2025

The “Star Trek: The Next Generation” actors will warp into the Valley in June.

AEW bringing ‘Double or Nothing’ pay-per-view to Glendale in May

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 19, 2025

Fans won’t have to wait long for the wrestling promotion’s return to the Valley.

A wrestler in a ring

AEW star Adam Cole on why Phoenix wrestling fans need to ‘make some noise’

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 19, 2025

“I’m excited to see what the AEW fans in Phoenix bring to the table.”

Footprint Center in Phoenix is getting a new name. What we know

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 18, 2025

The home of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury is undergoing another rebranding.

Your guide to Arizona Matsuri 2025 Japanese festival in Phoenix

Your guide to Arizona Matsuri 2025 Japanese festival in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 18, 2025

What to know about the free two-day event at Steele Indian School Park this weekend.

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Arizona desert rave shooting gunman sentenced to 19.5 years

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 13, 2025

Daniel Schmitt murdered Phoenix DJ and promoter John Bunyard after a 2023 desert party while in a drug-induced state.

A Phoenix guide to Valentine’s weekend parties and shows

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 12, 2025

Regardless of your relationship status, there’s something to do on V-Day in the Valley.

Carts, cocktails and chaos: A look at the absurd fun of Phoenix Idiotarod 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 12, 2025

More than a dozen costumed teams participated in an afternoon of boozy mayhem during the annual shopping cart race.

A Falcon 9 rocket launch

Here’s what those lights over Arizona were on Monday night

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 11, 2025

We’re not saying it was aliens.

The coolest ink we saw at Arizona Invitational Tattoo Expo 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 10, 2025

More than 200 artists created a real buzz at the three-day event in Glendale.

Phoenix Goldrush Music Festival announces its 2025 dates and venue

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 10, 2025

The Wild West-themed EDM event is returning to its original home.

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ComicX in Phoenix to close at the end of February

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 10, 2025

Holy heartbreak, Batman!

Your guide to Arizona Invitational Tattoo Expo: Tickets, artists and more

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 7, 2025

What to know about the three-day tattoo event at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel this weekend.

Flashback: A look at the Phoenix No Pants Light Rail Ride over the years

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 6, 2025

A revealing glimpse at the Valley’s controversial body-positive urban prank.

Why Phoenix Idiotarod is the Valley’s bawdiest, booziest event

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 4, 2025

“It’s an epic day with amazing costumes where you get to make an ass of yourself.”

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