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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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The 12 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

The 12 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 17, 2017

Because you can’t spend all weekend watching Rick and Morty.

Here’s How to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Arizona

Here’s How to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 17, 2017

Yes, Arizonans will also get a chance to see it. Mostly.

Say Goodbye to Tongue Tied, the Longtime Phoenix Dance Night

Say Goodbye to Tongue Tied, the Longtime Phoenix Dance Night

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 11, 2017

Don’t worry — they’re planning a memorable send-off.

Best Things to Do This Weekend: Game On, <i>Bring It!</i> Live, Steve Martin and Martin Short

Best Things to Do This Weekend: Game On, Bring It! Live, Steve Martin and Martin Short

By Lindsay Roberts and OthersAugust 11, 2017

Don’t let your weekend go to waste.

<i>Mortal Kombat</i>‘s Daniel Pesina on Being Johnny Cage, Helping Create Fatalities, and Giving Scorpion His Spear

Mortal Kombat‘s Daniel Pesina on Being Johnny Cage, Helping Create Fatalities, and Giving Scorpion His Spear

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 11, 2017

“And then I was like, ‘Man, it would be cool if I punched somebody’s head off for Johnny Cage!'”

The 12 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

The 12 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 10, 2017

What’s on tap for the Valley’s concert scene this weekend? Plenty.

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Here’s the 2017 BOO! Arizona EDM Festival Lineup

Here’s the 2017 BOO! Arizona EDM Festival Lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 9, 2017

Start planning your costume.

20 Best Things to Do This Week in Metro Phoenix

20 Best Things to Do This Week in Metro Phoenix

By Lindsay Roberts and OthersAugust 9, 2017

Martin Short and Steve Martin, a Harwood Steiger lecture, and the Game On Expo.

Here’s Every Band Coming to The Van Buren

Here’s Every Band Coming to The Van Buren

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 8, 2017

Starting with Cold War Kids.

Game On Expo 2017: Here’s Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s Event

Game On Expo 2017: Here’s Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s Event

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 7, 2017

For starters, it’s bigger than ever.

The Rebel Lounge’s Name and Logo Get Ganked by a Restaurant in Nepal

The Rebel Lounge’s Name and Logo Get Ganked by a Restaurant in Nepal

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 7, 2017

Will the real Rebel Lounge please stand up?

Wasted Grain in Scottsdale Celebrates Its Third Anniversary This Weekend

Wasted Grain in Scottsdale Celebrates Its Third Anniversary This Weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 4, 2017

Here are the details.

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Game On Expo 2017: Here’s Every Special Guest Coming to This Year’s Event

Game On Expo 2017: Here’s Every Special Guest Coming to This Year’s Event

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 4, 2017

Every. Single. Guest.

WWE <i>SmackDown</i> Is Coming to Glendale This Fall

WWE SmackDown Is Coming to Glendale This Fall

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 1, 2017

Here’s what you need to know.

The 11 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

The 11 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 31, 2017

Waxahatchee, Amadou & Mariam, Rooney.

15 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

15 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJuly 27, 2017

Including Zigtebra, Dwight Yoakam, and Pharoah Sanders.

Arizona State Fair Announces 2017 Concert Lineup

Arizona State Fair Announces 2017 Concert Lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 24, 2017

Every single act that’s been announced so far.

20 Things You Need to Know About Phoenix Comicon’s New Policies

20 Things You Need to Know About Phoenix Comicon’s New Policies

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 21, 2017

Because there’s a lot of confusion about what can or can’t be brought into the event.

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The 13 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

The 13 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 20, 2017

Summer’s kinda half over edition!

<i>Mystery Science Theater 3000</i>‘s Joel Hodgson on the Live Tour and Whether the Show’s Returning for Another Season

Mystery Science Theater 3000‘s Joel Hodgson on the Live Tour and Whether the Show’s Returning for Another Season

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 20, 2017

“…You’re going to see Kinga and Max, you’re going to see the Satellite of Love and Jonah and the robots.”

Stateside Presents and Live Nation Are Partnering on The Van Buren

Stateside Presents and Live Nation Are Partnering on The Van Buren

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 13, 2017

Here’s everything we know.

Gracie’s Tax Bar in Downtown Phoenix Is Now Open — Here’s a Look Inside

Gracie’s Tax Bar in Downtown Phoenix Is Now Open — Here’s a Look Inside

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 11, 2017

“I just wanted to have a bar that would be like my favorite bars.”

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