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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 Works: A look back at Scottsdale’s infamous nightclub

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 26, 2024

Photos of wild times, colorful patrons and unforgettable nights at the groundbreaking metro Phoenix dance joint.

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Your guide to Days of the Dead horror con in Phoenix: Tickets, guests and more

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 26, 2024

Three days of thrills, chills and slasher movie actors await.

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Your ultimate guide to Illenium at Rawhide: Tickets, parking and more

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 25, 2024

Everything to know about Phoenix EDM promoter Relentless Beats’ first event at Rawhide since 2021.

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Iconic Phoenix store Ziggie’s Music has closed, possibly for good

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 24, 2024

A look back at the legendary Phoenix music store frequented by Duane Eddy and Waylon Jennings, which shut down at the end of May.

Here’s why StarFighters Arcade in Mesa just doubled in size

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 20, 2024

There’s even more room for classic video games and pinball machines at the popular spot.

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Mattel Adventure Park: 5 attractions we’re excited to see

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 19, 2024

Get ready, Barbie and Hot Wheels fans.

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How to see the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch in Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 18, 2024

Skyrocket in flight. Evening viewing delight.

5 free summer concerts at Chandler Center for the Arts

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 17, 2024

There’s a silver lining to the summer in metro Phoenix: free concerts at the CCA featuring Arizona bands.

Crescent Ballroom’s cheap summer concerts are returning. Here who’s playing

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 14, 2024

Great bands. Air-conditioned venue. Inexpensive tickets. What more could you want?

Here’s where to celebrate Make Music Day in Phoenix this year

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 14, 2024

Organizations around the Valley will host free performances in honor of the day.

Where to party: Your guide to metro Phoenix’s hottest dance clubs

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 13, 2024

Where to find the party after dark in Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix.

Deep dive: Looking back at iconic Tempe water park Big Surf

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 13, 2024

Photos of metro Phoenix’s legendary water park and its signature wave pool.

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Mattel Adventure Park set to open this year despite VAI Resort delays

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 12, 2024

The nine-acre theme park featuring rides and attractions inspired by Hot Wheels and Barbie is sticking to its original opening date.

Reverb by Hard Rock hotel coming to Scottsdale in 2026. What to know

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 10, 2024

The $60 million project will feature numerous music-focused amenities.

There’s a Free Blockbuster in Phoenix lending DVD and VHS movies

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 6, 2024

Here’s how to make it a Blockbuster night.

Retro rewind: Looking back at the most iconic video stores in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 5, 2024

Rewind the clock back to the era when VHS ruled and video stores were everywhere in the Valley.

Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar returns to Phoenix in September

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 5, 2024

Party on, dudes.

Phoenix Lights explained: Everything to know about the legendary UFO sighting

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 3, 2024

We’re not saying it was aliens.

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Your guide to the Ink Masters Tattoo Expo in Mesa this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 31, 2024

Thinking about getting some ink? More than 150 tattoo and body modification artists will be at the three-day event.

Phoenix jazz venue The Nash closes for $2.5 million summertime expansion

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 31, 2024

“We’re expanding the club and redoing it to make it more attractive with better seating and service.”

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Everything you’d want to know about Maynard James Keenan

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 30, 2024

All your questions about the Arizona resident and Tool frontman answered.

The best costumes we saw at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 28, 2024

Yes, someone actually dressed up as the “Dune: Part Two” popcorn bucket.

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