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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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‘WWE Raw’ in Phoenix: Here’s everything to know

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 9, 2025

John Cena makes his last Phoenix WWE appearance tonight. Here’s how to get tickets.

Micro Center’s new Phoenix store is hiring. Here’s how to apply

Micro Center’s new Phoenix store is hiring. Here’s how to apply

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 6, 2025

The tech retailer has started staffing its Arizona location.

Pepsi Amphitheater 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 5, 2025

Sam Barber, 311 and Shakey Graves will play the open-air Flagstaff venue this summer. Here’s the full 2025 lineup.

Valley Bar: A look back at 10 years of music at Phoenix’s underground venue

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 4, 2025

Photos from a decade of concerts, dance parties and nightlife events at Valley Bar in downtown Phoenix.

Epic guest list anchors annual Phoenix Fan Fusion convention

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 4, 2025

Celebrity panels, wrestling matches, video game tournaments, trivia contests – there’s something for everyone.

Your guide to Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025: Tickets, cosplay and more

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 3, 2025

How to make the most of the Phoenix comic con and biggest geek event of the year this weekend.

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Harkins Theatres announces 2025 Summer Movie Fun series

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 30, 2025

“The Wild Robot” and “Transformers One” will be some of the blockbuster films screened at Harkins locations this summer.

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Scottsdale’s OdySea makes list of top aquariums in U.S.

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 29, 2025

One of the best aquariums in the country is right here in the Valley, according to USA Today readers.

The Rebel Lounge: Photos from 10 years of epic gigs at the Phoenix venue

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 29, 2025

A look back at unforgettable shows, wild nights and big moments from Rebel Lounge’s first decade.

AEW owner Tony Khan on why Phoenix is a ‘great wrestling city’

AEW owner Tony Khan on why Phoenix is a ‘great wrestling city’

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 24, 2025

“We’ve had nothing but great experiences and matches here in Arizona.”

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

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 23, 2025

Where to find the Valley’s biggest pool parties and nightlife events over the holiday weekend.

Micro Center might finally be opening a Phoenix store. What to know

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 23, 2025

The prayers of Arizona nerds, tech-heads and PC builders may have been answered.

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AEW’s Justin Roberts on how Arizona’s wrestling scene shaped his career

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 22, 2025

How the All Elite Wrestling ring announcer got his start in the Valley.

Hondo Rodeo Fest in downtown Phoenix: lineup, tickets and more

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 21, 2025

The music festival and rodeo event from Nov. 7 to 9 at Chase Field will be headlined by Nickelback and country stars.

Glendale special election on Tuesday could delay VAI Resort again

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 16, 2025

The timeline for the $1.2 billion resort hangs in the balance as Glendale votes on two propositions.

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Arizona Financial Theatre 2025 schedule: Every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 16, 2025

Sting, Brad Paisley and other recording artists will hit the stage at the downtown Phoenix venue. Here’s the complete 2025 lineup.

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Nile Theater owners opening The Rosetta Room in Mesa this summer

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 15, 2025

The 6,300-square-foot music and event venue will host concerts, community gatherings and more.

Mesa’s Neon Garden gives new life to vintage signs

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 14, 2025

Historic signs for Bill Johnson’s Big Apple and other Mesa businesses will shine again in downtown Mesa starting Thursday.

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Your guide to Pure Imagination Festival 2025 in Prescott: Tickets, set times and more

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 14, 2025

Cheap Trick and Arrested Development headline this year’s Pure Imaginational Fest on Saturday. Here’s everything to know.

What time to see the Flower Moon tonight in Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 12, 2025

May’s full moon will be smaller in the sky than normal. Here’s how it’s unique and what time to see it.

Here’s how much Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 autograph and photo ops will cost

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 10, 2025

Want to meet Hayden Christensen or Simon Pegg at this year’s Fan Fusion? Here’s what it will cost you.

The coolest tattoos we saw at Grand Canyon State Tattoo Convention 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 8, 2025

Photos of all the badass tattoos we encountered at the con.

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