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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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Harkins BackLot is now open in north Phoenix. Here’s a look inside

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 9, 2025

The 30,000-square-foot family entertainment center at The Shops at Norterra boasts video games, bowling and VR experiences.

The Van Buren 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

The Van Buren 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 7, 2025

Modest Mouse, Jessie J and Cuco will light up the downtown Phoenix concert venue this year.

This Phoenix horror convention just canceled its 2025 edition. Here’s why

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 3, 2025

The multi-day event was scheduled for next week, but organizers have pulled the plug.

Here’s every Fourth of July fireworks show in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 3, 2025

Where to witness skyrockets in flight from July 3 to 5 across the Valley of the Sun.

Fourth of July in Phoenix: Your guide to the best parties and events

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 2, 2025

Where to find the biggest celebrations over the Independence Day holiday weekend.

The hottest day ever in Phoenix: An oral history 35 years later

The hottest day ever in Phoenix: An oral history 35 years later

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 26, 2025

Melted underwear. Cookies baking on car hoods. A look back at June 26, 1990, the hottest day in Phoenix history.

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Photos: The best costumes we saw at the Rafi lookalike contest

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 26, 2025

Versions of the ubiquitous lawyer we saw included Discount Rafi, “Rafi on the side of a bus” and Ruffi the dog attorney.

Mega Ran’s second kids album is more than just child’s play

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 26, 2025

“I realized there were just new layers of teaching that could happen through music.”

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Mark Kelly to introduce Senate resolution naming June 30 Asteroid Day

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 25, 2025

The Arizona Senator calls asteroids both a global threat and a key resource for space exploration.

Chandler Center for the Arts free summer concerts return in July. Here’s the lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 25, 2025

Chandler Center for the Arts summer concert series returns in July. Here’s the lineup

Desert Diamond Arena 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 24, 2025

Benson Boone, Laufey and other artists will play the Glendale arena this year. Check out the complete 2025 lineup.

Look inside new Mesa music venue The Rosetta Room

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 21, 2025

The newly opened 6,300-square-foot venue offers a vintage flair and space for concerts, events and community gatherings.

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Phoenix readers share memories of Zia Records over the years

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 20, 2025

“I used to go there to buy Beatle bootlegs.”

Rafi lookalike contest coming to downtown Phoenix. How to enter

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 20, 2025

A total of $5,000 will be awarded to those who most look like the ubiquitous Valley lawyer.

Photos: SpaceX rocket launch over Phoenix captivates Valley

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 17, 2025

The spectacular display in the nighttime skies over the Valley was anything but ordinary.

Zia Records: A look back at Arizona’s quintessential record store

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 13, 2025

Nostalgic photos of the Phoenix-based record store chain from over four decades.

The Tovrea Castle ticket lottery ends this weekend. What are your chances?

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 13, 2025

Ever wanted to see inside the historic and iconic Phoenix structure? The ticket lottery closes on Sunday.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia coming to Phoenix this fall

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 13, 2025

The two legendary hip-hop groups will bring the Thuggish-Ruggish-Mafia Tour through the Valley this October.

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Stuff people said at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJune 11, 2025

“If you get the capybara, I’m ending your life.”

The best and worst of Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJune 11, 2025

The cosplay and that booth selling Pedro Pascal pillowcases were great. The lack of hygiene and personal space? Not so much.

Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 smashes attendance record

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 9, 2025

The three-day pop-culture and comic con topped its previous record turnout set in 2016.

The best Phoenix Fan Fusion cosplay outfits we saw in 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 9, 2025

Photos of amazing costumes from all three days of Fan Fusion.

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