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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 readers share memories of Scottsdale’s beloved Los Arcos Mall

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 5, 2025

“It was a great spot to drop acid.”

Phoenix readers react to downtown mural artists’ pro-MAGA pasts

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 4, 2025

“Can’t wait until someone trashes it.”

Phoenix readers react to Piestewa sunrise drummer social media backlash

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 3, 2025

“Hikers are overly pretentious, emotional, and straight up Karens.”

The outside of Crescent Ballroom.

Crescent Ballroom 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 3, 2025

Built to Spill, Duckwrth and Pete Yorn are set to play the famed downtown Phoenix venue this year.

Saboten Con 2025: The best cosplay we saw at the Phoenix anime event

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 3, 2025

Amazing costumes at the anime event included outfits inspired by “Chainsaw Man” and even Chappell Roan.

A modern building that looks like an Aztec temple.

Fry’s Electronics store in Phoenix set to be demolished this month

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 2, 2025

Officials have issued the demolition permit to tear down the beloved Aztec-themed big-box store.

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Tempe bar and venue has closed after a decade. Here’s a look at its EDM legacy

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 30, 2025

“Shady Park was a place that can never be recreated.” EDM hotspot remembered by adoring fans.

Los Arcos Mall memories: A look back at Scottsdale’s iconic retail spot

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 29, 2025

A nostalgic glimpse at the beloved East Valley shopping institution.

Labor Day weekend 2025 in Phoenix: The best parties and events

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 28, 2025

Here’s where the Valley’s biggest pool parties and nightlife events are happening over the holiday weekend.

Iconic Scottsdale art gallery closes Saturday after more than 30 years

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 28, 2025

The staple of downtown Scottsdale’s art scene and haven for student and local artists will shut its doors this week.

The best tattoos we saw at Hell City Tattoo Festival 2025 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 25, 2025

A look of the killer ink we encountered at Arizona’s biggest tattooing event of the year.

This metro Phoenix gaming store is closing this week after 27 years

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 24, 2025

Beloved shop Imperial Outpost in Glendale will shut its doors at the end of the week.

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The Nash in Phoenix announces its 2025-26 performance series

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 22, 2025

The Nash is bringing Latin Grammy winner Néstor Torres and jazz legend George Cables to town.

Mesa Arts Center announces 2025-26 lineup. Here’s who’s performing

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 22, 2025

A performance by Paula Poundstone and a special screening of “Blade Runner” join MAC’s packed upcoming season.

Hell City Tattoo Festival Phoenix 2025: Tickets, artists and everything to know

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 20, 2025

Arizona’s biggest tattoo convention runs from Friday to Saturday with 300-plus artists and three days of competitions and entertainment.

Rosetta Room in Mesa

Nile Theater 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 20, 2025

Tee Grizzley, Atreyu and Cattle Decapitation will play the landmark Mesa concert venue this year.

A modern retail store built to look like an Aztec temple.

Phoenix Fry’s Electronics store’s fixtures are up for auction

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 19, 2025

Items being sold off include the now-closed retail store’s shelving and Aztec-inspired decor.

Artist on Phoenix mural once made racist gesture, wrote ‘Kill the Homeless’

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 18, 2025

Leila Parnian’s new “Through Her Eyes” mural is beautiful. Her assistants’ pasts are far uglier.

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Arizona State Fair 2025 concerts: Here’s every artist that’s been announced

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 18, 2025

The lineup includes a Southern rap superstar, a country hitmaker, a heavy metal act and a reunion by a beloved Arizona band.

Harvest Nights in Phoenix launches in September at original home of Fear Farm

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 15, 2025

The immersive and family-friendly seasonal event runs from Sept. 26 to Nov. 9.

Harkins Theatres in Phoenix to screen ‘KPop Demon Hunter’ sing-along

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 14, 2025

Here’s where you can see the hit Netflix animated film while belting out its songs.

Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix announces fall 2025 concert lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 12, 2025

The MIM is bringing in Jeff Goldblum, Kevin Bacon and musicians from across the globe for its upcoming season.

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