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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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Canacopia festival in Mesa has been canceled. Here’s what we know

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 13, 2023

The “electrifying beverage and dance event” headlined by Dillon Francis has been canned.

‘Star Wars’ burlesque, WWE and Phoenix’s best nerdy events in September

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 9, 2023

You can also geek out on Batman Day and when the Game Grumps come to Mesa Arts Center.

IYKYK Music Festival has been canceled. Here’s why

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 7, 2023

The new hip-hop festival featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Metro Boomin and Rico Nasty has been axed by its promoters.

Drake, Ghost and the best concerts in Phoenix this September

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersSeptember 1, 2023

Also this month: Sam Smith, Rob Zombie, 5 Seconds of Summer and Rick Ross will bring their tours to the Valley.

Your guide to Saboten Con 2023: Tickets, guests and more

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 31, 2023

Everything to know about this year’s edition of Arizona’s biggest anime and Japanese pop-culture event.

As anime fandom in Phoenix explodes, Saboten Con leads the way

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 30, 2023

The long-running Saboten Con is riding the anime boom in Arizona as more people than ever get into the Japanese-born art form.

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Here’s when to see the rare super blue moon tonight over Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 30, 2023

A super blue moon will happen on Wednesday evening and won’t be seen again until 2037.

50 Cent postpones Phoenix concert due to extreme heat

50 Cent postpones Phoenix concert due to extreme heat

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 29, 2023

The G-Unit rapper called off his gig at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Tuesday because “116 degrees is dangerous for anyone.”

Your ultimate guide to Metallica’s concerts at State Farm Stadium in Glendale

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 29, 2023

Everything to know about Metalica’s concerts at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 1 and 3, including tickets, pre-parties and parking.

Metallica’s pop-up shop is coming to Phoenix. Here are all the details

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 29, 2023

The heavy metal legends will have plenty of merch for sale when the M72 world tour visits Phoenix this week in connection with their concerts at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 1 and 3.

Your guide to Gathering of the Ghouls in Mesa: Guests, vendors and more

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 24, 2023

Celebrate horror fandom and get an early start to Halloween at the two-day event at Mesa Convention Center from Aug. 26-27.

Photos: Game On Expo 2023 in downtown Phoenix was gamer heaven

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 17, 2023

Arizona gamers celebrated their love of Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and other popular systems Aug. 11-13 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

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Your ultimate guide to Beyonce’s Renaissance world tour at State Farm Stadium

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 16, 2023

Everything to know about Queen Bey’s stop in metro Phoenix on Aug. 24 for her Renaissance world tour, including scoring tickets and finding parking.

Photos: Game On Expo 2023’s coolest costumes and cosplayers

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 15, 2023

Attendees of this year’s Game On Expo came dressed to impress as characters from Genshin Impact, Overwatch and other popular video games.

Game On Expo is moving to March and a bigger space at Phoenix Convention Center

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 14, 2023

The popular video game and anime event is leveling up to bigger digs at the Phoenix Convention Center and a month with cooler weather.

City of Mesa postpones art exhibit over Shepard Fairey police brutality piece

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 11, 2023

Local artists and civil rights groups called the move censorship and said it sets a dangerous precedent.

Your guide to Post Malone’s concert in Phoenix: Tickets, security and more

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 9, 2023

Everything to know about the rapper’s gig at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Aug. 12, including how to score tickets and what you can bring.

When to see the spectacular Perseid meteor shower over Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 8, 2023

The biggest meteor shower of the year will feature 60 to 100 shooting stars per hour in the night sky when it peaks over Arizona on Sunday.

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‘Star Wars’ burlesque ‘The Empire Strips Back’ coming to Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 26, 2023

The touring burlesque parody inspired by the legendary space opera saga will land at the Herberger Theater Center in early September.

Galactic Empire, Bryan Adams and Phoenix’s best concerts this week

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJuly 24, 2023

Your live music options from July 24-27 include ICP’s Shaggy 2 Dope, the costumed metalheads of Galactic Empire, and rock ‘n’ roll legend Bryan Adams.

Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar comes to Phoenix in August

Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar comes to Phoenix in August

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 20, 2023

The rock band featuring the “Bill & Ted’s” actor plays Crescent Ballroom on Aug. 11 in support of their first album in 23 years.

Peso Pluma, Jason Mraz and Phoenix’s best concerts this weekend

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJuly 20, 2023

Your live music options in the Valley this weekend also include Diana Krall, George Thorogood and Midnight Tyrannosaurus.

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