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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 Dreamy Draw Music Festival 2024 in Scottsdale: Tickets, set times and more

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 31, 2024

The two-day festival headlined by Mt. Joy and Shakey Graves returns to Scottsdale Civic Center this weekend. What to know.

Your guide to UwU Con 2024 in Scottsdale: Tickets, guests and more

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 31, 2024

The anime and pop-culture event from Nov. 1 to 3 at WestWorld of Scottsdale features Tom Kenny from “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

Your ultimate guide to Halloween 2024 parties in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 25, 2024

Seven nights of spooky celebrations await at bars and clubs across the Valley.

A drawing of an amusement park.

Glendale Mattel Adventure Park opening delayed: What to know

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 24, 2024

You’ll have to wait a little longer to ride Hot Wheels-themed roller coasters or hang out at Barbie’s Beach House.

Comic book retailer Strange Adventures is closing its Gilbert store

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 23, 2024

The comic book store at Gilbert’s SanTan Village will merge with its Tempe Marketplace location.

Readers react to memories of Scottsdale’s most legendary nightclubs

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 23, 2024

Reliving some wild times at Scottsdale nightspots like Mickey’s Hangover, Axis-Radius and Cajun House.

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Phoenix’s best haunted houses and Halloween displays in 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 18, 2024

Where to find your favorite haunts in the Valley during the Halloween season.

Your guide to VIVA PHX 2024 music festival: Schedule, tickets and more

Your guide to VIVA PHX 2024 music festival: Schedule, tickets and more

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 18, 2024

Here’s everything to know about the downtown Phoenix music festival on Saturday.

The final Bloodfest rave in Mesa was a crimson-soaked EDM freakfest

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 18, 2024

The infamous Arizona dance party staged one last blowout with fire, freaks and a lot of fake blood.

When to see the biggest supermoon of the year in Arizona tonight

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 17, 2024

Skywatchers can see both a comet and a supermoon on Thursday night. Here’s when to look.

See stunning photos of the once-in-a-lifetime comet over Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 15, 2024

Astronomers and skywatchers captured spectacular images of the naked-eye comet making its first appearance in 80,000 years.

Your guide to Phoenix Pride parade 2024: Start time, parking and more

Your guide to Phoenix Pride parade 2024: Start time, parking and more

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 15, 2024

All the details about this year’s parade, including the best spot to see it.

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Tool’s Maynard James Keenan opening Arizona concert venue and record store

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 14, 2024

It also has a wine bar, coffee shop, barbershop, wine bar, coffee roaster, and restaurant.

Will Comet A3 be visible in Arizona tonight? What to know

Will Comet A3 be visible in Arizona tonight? What to know

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 11, 2024

It’s being called the “comet of the century” and won’t be back for 80,000 years.

Your guide to Sound Bites Music & Food Festival in Gilbert

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 11, 2024

The all-ages event on Saturday will feature food trucks and performances by Gin Blossoms and The Black Moods.

Your guide to Phoenix Pride 2024: Tickets, events and more

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 11, 2024

Everything to know about Arizona’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebration of the year.

Your guide to Artists Assemble Horror Fest: Phoenix’s female-run fright event

Your guide to Artists Assemble Horror Fest: Phoenix’s female-run fright event

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 10, 2024

A weekend of spooky fun, celebrities and even a horse await.

Mesa Music Festival has postponed its 2025 edition. What we know

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 5, 2024

The three-day event showcasing emerging artists won’t be back next year.

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Your guide to FORM Arcosanti festival 2024: Schedule, tickets and more

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 3, 2024

St. Vincent has been added to the three-day music festival this weekend. Here’s the full schedule and how to get tickets.

Mesa’s Cannon Beach and Revel Surf Park are opening soon. What to know

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 1, 2024

The 37-acre entertainment complex will include a surf park, cliff-diving platform and other attractions.

Ultimate guide to Goldrush: Wild Card festival in Phoenix: Tickets, lineup and more

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 30, 2024

Everything to know about the two-night EDM festival featuring Black Tiger Sex Machine and Alesso.

Then and Now: 25 legendary Scottsdale bars and nightclubs

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 29, 2024

A look back at Scottdale’s most iconic nightclubs, bars and concert joints.

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