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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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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.

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.”

‘A true god of metal’: Arizona rockers remember Ozzy Osbourne

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 23, 2025

Alice Cooper, Maynard James Keenan and other rock stars pay tribute to the heavy metal legend, who died Tuesday.

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Marquee Theatre 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 21, 2025

Marc Rebillet, Lil Mosey and GWAR are set to visit the long-running Tempe concert venue this year.

Innings Festival and Extra Innings announce 2026 dates in Tempe

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 18, 2025

The baseball-themed Innings Festival and Extra Innings are returning to Tempe next year. Here’s what’s coming.

‘A positive force in the music community’: Remembering Phoenix vocalist Nancy Jackson

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 17, 2025

The singer and former co-owner of iconic Tempe nightclub Chuy’s died on June 25.

A haunted attraction.

This long-running Halloween attraction is moving to Scottsdale

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 16, 2025

The sprawling haunted fairgrounds is heading to the East Valley for 2025.

Most anticipated Phoenix summer concerts 2025

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJuly 14, 2025

Fill your summer calendar with music events; here are plenty of options to rock you through the season.

The best Mad Monster Party Arizona costumes we saw in 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 14, 2025

Phoenix cosplayers came to the three-day horror fandom con as Pinhead, Jason Voorhees and even Hannibal Lecter.

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An African-American vocalist dressed in white sings into a microphone.

Arizona Jazz Festival announces its fall 2025 lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 11, 2025

Al Green, Babyface and Eric Darius are set to perform at the three-day event from Nov. 7 to 9 in Glendale.

A new LEGO Store is opening in Scottsdale this weekend. What to know

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 10, 2025

Get ready to hit the bricks.

WayneFest in Phoenix announces its 2025 lineup. Here’s who is playing

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 10, 2025

The Coronado neighborhood’s annual “micro” music festival on Nov. 7 will showcase local bands and artists.

Your guide to Mad Monster Party Arizona 2025: Tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 10, 2025

The three-day horror fandom event will bring Robert Englund and other slasher film icons to Glendale this weekend.

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.

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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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