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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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Here’s what those lights over Arizona were on Thursday night

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 2, 2025

What caused that glow in the skies over Phoenix and other local cities last night? You might already know.

May the Fourth: How to celebrate Star Wars Day 2025 in Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersMay 2, 2025

The Force is strong with these events.

Hayden Christensen is coming to Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025

Hayden Christensen is coming to Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 1, 2025

Impressive. Most impressive.

Your guide to Grand Canyon State Tattoo Convention 2025 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 29, 2025

The three-day ink-slinging extravaganza at Phoenix Shrine Auditorium will showcase more than 150 artists.

Video: Arizona DPS escorted a family of geese off the Loop 202 freeway

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 25, 2025

And it’s just as cute as you’d expect.

Phoenix pub George & Dragon’s biggest bash of the year returns Saturday

Phoenix pub George & Dragon’s biggest bash of the year returns Saturday

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 25, 2025

The festival-like event celebrating the U.K. holiday will be a “proper party” with 10 bands and cheap beer.

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The moon and planets in the sky

How to see the cosmic ‘smiley face’ in the sky in Arizona this week

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 24, 2025

No joke: The crescent moon will align with Venus and Saturn to form an emoji-like grin.

Uncanny Valley: Why Phoenix has become a laboratory for an invasion of robots

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 23, 2025

The ‘bots are among us, including delivery drones, autonomous vehicles and service droids.

An EDM festival.

Desert Hearts Festival in Flagstaff announces its 2025 lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 23, 2025

Justin Martin, Mark Farina and Destructo are set to perform at the Arizona EDM event from July 3 to 7.

Here’s when to see the Lyrid meteor shower in Arizona this week

Here’s when to see the Lyrid meteor shower in Arizona this week

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 20, 2025

The annual meteor shower is set to peak on April 21 and 22.

Rainn Wilson

Simon Pegg and Rainn Wilson are coming to Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 19, 2025

Get your Schrute bucks and cricket bats ready.

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Your guide to the best Phoenix 420 parties, events and deals in 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 18, 2025

Cannabis connoisseurs of the Valley, here’s where to celebrate this weekend.

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Your guide to Breakaway Arizona EDM festival in Mesa: tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 18, 2025

Everything to know about the two-day music festival rager kicking off today at Sloan Park with the Chainsmokers and Gryffin.

Phoenix unveils Wallace and Ladmo street sign honoring TV hosts

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 17, 2025

The local TV icons were honored at an event on Wednesday attended by friends and family members.

Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 16, 2025

Kesha, Russ, Bob Dylan and dozens of others are scheduled to play the outdoor Phoenix venue. Here’s the full 2025 lineup.

Here’s your guide to Record Store Day 2025 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 12, 2025

More than a dozen Valley shops will participate on Saturday, April 12.

A full moon in the sky over mountains.

When to see the pink full moon on Saturday in Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 10, 2025

April’s full moon will appear smaller than usual. Here’s how to see it and why it’s called a Pink Moon.

Your Country Thunder Arizona 2025 guide: tickets, set times and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 10, 2025

Everything y’all need to know about the massive (and massively rowdy) four-day country music festival near Phoenix.

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The best and worst of Game On Expo 2025 in Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersApril 9, 2025

The game selection, foam weapon battles and Tony Hawk’s con debut all ruled. The long lines and broken controls? Not so much.

Pixel paradise: A look back at metro Phoenix’s iconic arcades

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 8, 2025

A warp zone through some beloved Valley arcades, including Starship Fantasy in Tempe and Scottsdale’s Video Round-Up.

The best costumes we saw at Game On Expo 2025 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 8, 2025

Arizona cosplayers took it to the next level at the three-day gaming convention.

Phoenix Police to begin enforcing First Friday curfew amid crime concerns

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 4, 2025

It’s reportedly due to “an increase in violent crime” at the monthly art walk along Roosevelt Row.

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