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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 Boots in the Park 2024 in Tempe: Tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 14, 2024

Kane Brown, Lee Brice and Parmalee headline the country music festival at Tempe Beach Park on Sunday.

Your Phoenix Fan Fusion 2024 insider’s guide: Tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 13, 2024

Everything to know about the three-day pop culture event and comic con at Phoenix Convention Center.

Here are the biggest guests at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 13, 2024

Geeks of the Valley, get ready to meet some famous names.

See stunning photos of the northern lights over Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 13, 2024

Local skywatchers were treated to a vibrant spectacle on Friday when the northern lights were visible throughout our state.

Can you see the northern lights in Arizona tonight? Forecast explained

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 10, 2024

That’s right. The aurora borealis. At this time of year. In this part of the country.

Your guide to Got Sole sneaker convention in Phoenix: Tickets, giveaways and more

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 10, 2024

More than 400 vendors will buy, sell and trade sneakers and clothing at Saturday’s event.

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Alice Cooper is being honored at the MIM in Phoenix this weekend. Here’s why

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 8, 2024

The legendary shock rocker will be celebrated on Saturday and Sunday.

The badass tattoos we saw at Grand Canyon State Tattoo Convention 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 6, 2024

Photos of amazing-looking tattoos from the three-day event in Phoenix.

Darkstar Theater in Tempe updates its name and adds a new lobby bar

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 2, 2024

There’s been a few changes at the popular Tempe nightspot.

Your guide to Grand Canyon State Tattoo Convention 2024 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 2, 2024

Interested in getting inked? Here’s everything to know about the three-day tattoo event this weekend.

Fan Fusion, Electrify Expo and Phoenix’s nerdy events in May

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 1, 2024

Clear your schedule geeks, it’s going to be a busy month.

Where to celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2024 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 30, 2024

Comic book geeks of the Valley, better clear your Saturday schedule.

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Here are Phoenix’s best Cinco de Mayo parties and events in 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 29, 2024

Where to celebrate Cinco around the Valley from May 3 to 5.

May the Fourth: Where to celebrate Star Wars Day 2024 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 29, 2024

This is where the fun begins.

Char’s Has the Blues: The life and death of Phoenix R&B institution

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 26, 2024

A look back at the iconic blues, R&B, funk and soul bar and its 30-plus year history.

Your ultimate guide to KUPD UFest 2024 in Phoenix: Tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 25, 2024

Everything to know about the Phoenix hard rock station’s annual festival at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Friday.

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.

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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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