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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 hobbit actors from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ are coming to Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 3, 2025

Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan are set to appear at the pop-culture event in June.

Your guide to Rainbows Festival 2025 in Phoenix: Entertainment, schedule and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 3, 2025

Everything to know about the annual LGBTQ+ street fair and celebration in downtown Phoenix.

Wild West Music Fest in Maricopa dumps Sean Kingston after fraud conviction

Wild West Music Fest in Maricopa dumps Sean Kingston after fraud conviction

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 3, 2025

Baby Bash will now perform on the opening night of the festival on Friday.

Your ultimate guide to Game On Expo 2025 in Phoenix: Discounts, guests and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 2, 2025

The three-day gaming and anime event from April 4 to 6 will bring Tony Hawk, esports and concerts to downtown Phoenix.

‘WWE Raw’ is coming to Phoenix in June. Here’s how to get tickets

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 31, 2025

The WWE is headed back to the Valley with superstars including Gunther, Rhea Ripley and Jey Uso.

Geek bar Taproom-120 in Gilbert is closing. How to visit one last time

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 29, 2025

The retro-themed bar, geek hangout and music venue is tapping out after this weekend.

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Your guide to Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival: Schedule, stargazing and more

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 27, 2025

You can meet an astronaut, have close encounters with the cosmos or take a laser-guided tour of the constellations.

Downtown Phoenix street to be renamed for Wallace and Ladmo

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 26, 2025

Even better, Ladmo Bags will be given away at the public ceremony later this year.

Primus are bringing their summer tour to Phoenix. Here’s how to get tickets

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 26, 2025

And they’ve got a new drummer to boot.

‘That moment was an era’: An oral history of the Mason Jar in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 24, 2025

Franco Gagliano’s rock club defined Phoenix live music for a generation. Here’s the inside story, from those who lived it.

Phoenix Theatre Company drops 2025-26 lineup with ‘Ever After,’ ‘Hairspray’

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 24, 2025

It includes Tony Award winners, new works and a few classics.

Valley Metro Rail stops at a station.

Mesa ranked one of the 10 least lonely cities in the U.S.

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 23, 2025

Fittingly, the city’s motto is “Better Together.”

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Scottsdale named the eighth happiest city in U.S. Here’s why

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 22, 2025

And it’s not just because the “West’s Most Western Town” is one of the wealthiest parts of the Valley.

Your guide to AZ Rockabilly Bash 2025 in Phoenix: Car show, lineup and more

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 21, 2025

Everything to know about the two-day custom culture and rockabilly festival at Lake Pleasant on March 21 and 22.

Anime Arizona returns to Phoenix this weekend. How to get tickets

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 19, 2025

The three-day event will feature Christopher Sabat and Sean Schemmel from “Dragon Ball Z” and other voice actors.

Nice day for a wild wedding: Brides of March 2025 bar crawl invades Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 18, 2025

Brides of every gender wore wedding dresses and hit up downtown Phoenix bars.

Your guide to St. Patrick’s Day 2025 parties in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 15, 2025

Three days and nights of pints await.

Arizona Renaissance Festival 2025 guide: Tickets, discounts and more

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 14, 2025

There’s only two weeks left of the annual attraction. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of it.

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The Phoenix Lights UFO sightings in 1997: An oral history

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 13, 2025

How the unexplained encounter stunned the Valley 28 years ago today.

Your guide to Alice Cooper’s Coopstock 2025 in Mesa: Tickets, lineup and more

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 13, 2025

Everything to know about the shock-rocker’s annual fundraiser with Judas Priest’s Rob Halford and other stars.

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When to see the blood moon total lunar eclipse on Thursday in Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 12, 2025

It should be a remarkable sight, unless the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Your guide to Phoenix Brides of March 2025 bar crawl on Saturday

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 12, 2025

The gonzo event where all gender identities wear bridal dresses and hit up downtown bars returns this weekend.

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