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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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

When does the Perseid meteor shower peak in Arizona this week?

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 11, 2025

Where to catch the year’s best meteor shower and see up to 100 shooting stars per hour.

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What time to see Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Arizona tonight

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 11, 2025

Spoiler alert: You’ll have to get up early to see this planetary conjunction.

WWE ‘Raw’ is returning to Arizona. Here’s where and how to get tickets

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 8, 2025

WWE is bringing its one-ring circus back to the Valley in December.

Dreamy Draw Music Festival in Scottsdale unveils its 2025 lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 5, 2025

The two-day, four-stage music and arts fest is switching up its sound. Look for more indie rock and pop heavyweights this year.

Celebrity Theatre 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 4, 2025

Marisela, Keb’ Mo’ and Samantha Fish are scheduled to perform at the iconic Phoenix venue this year.

This Scottsdale tourist attraction and museum is closing on Sunday

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 1, 2025

Believe it or not.

Arizona Musicfest announces 2025-26 lineup. Here’s who is performing

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 1, 2025

The seven-month concert series will bring Samara Joy, Kenny G and even Morgan Freeman to the Valley.

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Mark Eshelman’s photo retrospective in Tempe captures time and place

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 31, 2025

“It’s all important stuff to me. I thought others would appreciate it, too.”

Dreamy Draw Music Festival announces 2025 dates in Scottsdale

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 29, 2025

The two-day event featuring “music, art and connection” returns to Scottsdale Civic Center this fall.

A meteor shower.

2 meteor showers peak over Arizona tonight: When to watch

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 29, 2025

Here’s when and where to see the Alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids this evening.

Phoenix readers react to the closure of Imperial Outpost Games

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 24, 2025

“It’s going to be very hard to find a game shop as amazing as IO.”

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