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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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Phoenix venue The Trunk Space leaving its longtime home. Here’s why

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 24, 2024

The all-ages DIY music and arts venue will search for a new location after seven-plus years at Grace Lutheran Church.

Here’s when to see this week’s Lyrid meteor shower in Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 22, 2024

The annual April meteor shower will cause a spectacular show in the nighttime sky this week.

Looking back at the most iconic record stores in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 20, 2024

Many record stores have come and gone in metro Phoenix over the years. Here’s a look back.

Your guide to the 2024 Mesa Music Festival: Lineup, schedule and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 18, 2024

The free event will showcase more then 200 emerging musicians, DJ and bands.

The Trunk Space: 20 years of weirdo fun at the Phoenix DIY venue

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 18, 2024

A look at the people and performances from the past two decades at the downtown Phoenix arts and music haven.

The best Phoenix radio stations for rock, hip-hop, country and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 17, 2024

A rundown of the top stations to tune into on the Valley airwaves.

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Your guide to the best Phoenix 4/20 events, parties and deals in 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 15, 2024

Cannabis connoisseurs, take note: The events, festivals and parties start on Friday and run all weekend long.

Your ultimate guide to Alice Cooper’s Coopstock 2024 in Mesa

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 12, 2024

Everything to know about the charity music festival featuring Orianthi, Micky Dolenz and Patrick Warburton.

Here’s when Glendale venue Westside Blues, Jazz and More is reopening

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 11, 2024

You won’t have to wait long to catch a show at the speakeasy-style nightclub in the West Valley.

Your guide to Country Thunder Arizona 2024: Tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 8, 2024

Everything y’all need to know about the four-day music festival outside of Phoenix.

Your guide to Arizona Bike Week 2024: Concerts, parking and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 2, 2024

Everything to know about the concerts and heart-pounding thrills of the five-day motorcycle rally at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

A look at the intergalactic party people of PHXLIGHTS: Supernova

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 2, 2024

Phoenix experienced a close encounter of the PLUR kind during the two-night EDM festival.

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Where to get solar eclipse glasses in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 1, 2024

Planning to watch the solar eclipse in Arizona on April 8? You’ll need special glasses to protect your eyes.

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What time is the solar eclipse in Phoenix and other Arizona spots?

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 26, 2024

Want to see the solar eclipse in Phoenix and other parts of Arizona on April 8? Here’s when to look.

Your ultimate guide to PHXLIGHTS: Supernova EDM festival

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 25, 2024

The alien-themed electronic dance music festival is back.

A look back at Phoenix’s LGBTQ+ bar scene in the ’70s and ’80s

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 21, 2024

Some of the Valley’s iconic LGBTQ+ spots of yesteryear, including Charlie’s Phoenix, The Connection and Apollo’s.

Your guide to the Desert Sol Jam music festival in Scottsdale

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 19, 2024

The new music event brings Roger Clyne and the Peacemarks and alt-country artists to Scottsdale Civic Center East Bowl on Saturday.

The best and worst of Game On Expo 2024 in Phoenix

The best and worst of Game On Expo 2024 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 19, 2024

Security problems were one of the few issues during the latest edition of Phoenix’s annual multimedia gaming event.

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A look at Game On Expo 2024’s best costumes and cosplayers

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 18, 2024

Local cosplayers wore costumes inspired by video games, anime and even historical figures at this year’s Game On Expo in Phoenix.

Axis-Radius: An oral history of the influential Scottsdale nightclub

Axis-Radius: An oral history of the influential Scottsdale nightclub

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 15, 2024

A look back at the landmark double-sided nightclub that helped lay the groundwork for Scottsdale’s entertainment district.

Your guide to Game On Expo 2024 in Phoenix: Tickets, guests, discounts

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 13, 2024

The three-day gaming and anime event has leveled up in size and moved to a bigger location at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Your guide to the Smoke Show BBQ and Country Music Roundup in Gilbert

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 13, 2024

The inaugural event mixing twangy tunes and tangy eats will feature Parker McCollum, Midland and other country artists.

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