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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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Arizona State Fair concerts begin this weekend in Phoenix. Here’s the lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 13, 2023

Big-name concerts are returning to the fair after a four-year hiatus.

Guns N’ Roses Phoenix concert moved to new venue by Diamondbacks game

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 6, 2023

Guns N’ Roses fans of Phoenix will have to rock out at a different venue, thanks to the D-backs.

Guide to Goldrush: Sonoran Skies at Phoenix Raceway – tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 6, 2023

Everything to know about the two-day music festival in Avondale, including who’s performing and what to bring.

Metro Phoenix’s best haunted houses and Halloween displays in 2023

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 5, 2023

Where to find the biggest and scariest Halloween haunts, hangouts and home displays in Phoenix, Mesa and elsewhere during the spooky season.

How to see the ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse over Arizona on Saturday

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 3, 2023

Everything to know about how and where to safely view the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14.

Guns N’ Roses, Pink and the biggest concerts in Phoenix this October

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersOctober 3, 2023

One of the Valley’s busiest months for live music will also feature shows by Travis Scott, Foo Fighters, Sting, Macklemore and SZA.

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Scottsdale Fashion Week, Banned Books and more weekend events in Phoenix

Scottsdale Fashion Week, Banned Books and more weekend events in Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersSeptember 29, 2023

Also on tap: Comedy from Iliza Shlesinger and Eddie Griffin, an Arizona Derby Dames doubleheader and more.

Why isn’t Phoenix considered a late-night city? It’s complicated

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 28, 2023

Can Phoenix nightlife overcome Valley sprawl, COVID hangover and staffing challenges to become more than a late-night buzzkill?

Batman Day, Third Friday and Phoenix’s best things to do this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 15, 2023

Other Valley events from Sept. 15-17 include the Arizona Cardinals’ home opener and Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market.

Here’s how to see Comet Nishimura over Arizona this week

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 13, 2023

You’ll need some binoculars to view the newly discovered comet before it disappears for 435 years.

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.

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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.

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.”

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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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