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

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 20, 2025

The annual meteor shower is set to peak on April 21 and 22.

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Everything to know about the two-day music festival rager kicking off today at Sloan Park with the Chainsmokers and Gryffin.

Phoenix unveils Wallace and Ladmo street sign honoring TV hosts

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 17, 2025

The local TV icons were honored at an event on Wednesday attended by friends and family members.

Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 16, 2025

Kesha, Russ, Bob Dylan and dozens of others are scheduled to play the outdoor Phoenix venue. Here’s the full 2025 lineup.

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Here’s your guide to Record Store Day 2025 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 12, 2025

More than a dozen Valley shops will participate on Saturday, April 12.

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When to see the pink full moon on Saturday in Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 10, 2025

April’s full moon will appear smaller than usual. Here’s how to see it and why it’s called a Pink Moon.

Your Country Thunder Arizona 2025 guide: tickets, set times and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 10, 2025

Everything y’all need to know about the massive (and massively rowdy) four-day country music festival near Phoenix.

The best and worst of Game On Expo 2025 in Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersApril 9, 2025

The game selection, foam weapon battles and Tony Hawk’s con debut all ruled. The long lines and broken controls? Not so much.

Pixel paradise: A look back at metro Phoenix’s iconic arcades

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 8, 2025

A warp zone through some beloved Valley arcades, including Starship Fantasy in Tempe and Scottsdale’s Video Round-Up.

The best costumes we saw at Game On Expo 2025 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 8, 2025

Arizona cosplayers took it to the next level at the three-day gaming convention.

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Phoenix Police to begin enforcing First Friday curfew amid crime concerns

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 4, 2025

It’s reportedly due to “an increase in violent crime” at the monthly art walk along Roosevelt Row.

The hobbit actors from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ are coming to Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 3, 2025

Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan are set to appear at the pop-culture event in June.

Your guide to Rainbows Festival 2025 in Phoenix: Entertainment, schedule and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 3, 2025

Everything to know about the annual LGBTQ+ street fair and celebration in downtown Phoenix.

Wild West Music Fest in Maricopa dumps Sean Kingston after fraud conviction

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By Benjamin LeathermanApril 3, 2025

Baby Bash will now perform on the opening night of the festival on Friday.

Your ultimate guide to Game On Expo 2025 in Phoenix: Discounts, guests and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 2, 2025

The three-day gaming and anime event from April 4 to 6 will bring Tony Hawk, esports and concerts to downtown Phoenix.

‘WWE Raw’ is coming to Phoenix in June. Here’s how to get tickets

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 31, 2025

The WWE is headed back to the Valley with superstars including Gunther, Rhea Ripley and Jey Uso.

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Geek bar Taproom-120 in Gilbert is closing. How to visit one last time

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 29, 2025

The retro-themed bar, geek hangout and music venue is tapping out after this weekend.

Your guide to Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival: Schedule, stargazing and more

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 27, 2025

You can meet an astronaut, have close encounters with the cosmos or take a laser-guided tour of the constellations.

Downtown Phoenix street to be renamed for Wallace and Ladmo

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 26, 2025

Even better, Ladmo Bags will be given away at the public ceremony later this year.

Primus are bringing their summer tour to Phoenix. Here’s how to get tickets

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 26, 2025

And they’ve got a new drummer to boot.

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