Assistant Editor (Arts)

Seth Sommerfeld runs the arts department at Seattle Met, crafting the magazine's On the Town section, editing the Culture Fiend blog, and contributing to reader service features such as “The Ultimate Seahawks Guide” and the front-of-the-book department, Mudroom.

Seth has written about music and culture for Rolling Stone, Spin, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Charleston Post and Courier, Syracuse Post-Standard, and Billings Gazette. He also extensively covered the NBA Draft for years for Fox Sports and NBADraft.net, and was published as part of Myth, Media, and Culture in Star Wars: An Anthology.

Originally from Billings, Montana, Seth first lived in Washington while earning an undergraduate degree in journalism and broadcasting at Gonzaga University. He followed up those studies at Syracuse University, where he earned a master’s degree in arts journalism.

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Stephen Colbert and Steve Buscemi Redo 'Fargo'

Plus, Michael Stipe sings Bowie, 'The Powerpuff Girls,' and cat memes.

04/04/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

'Hamilton' is Coming to Seattle

Lin-Manuel Miranda's historical hip-hop Broadway sensation joins Broadway at the Paramount's 2017–18 season.

03/31/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

'Assassins' Takes Aim at ACT Theatre

Stephen Sondheim's dark musical hits its target more often than it misses.

03/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: March 28–April 3

It's a week of thrifty celebration for Tacocat, Seattle Jewish Film Festival, Sub Pop, and Pratt Fine Arts Center.

03/28/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: UW Women's Cinderella Final Four Run

Plus, Twitter's anniversary, Lisa Prank, and a better Batman movie.

03/28/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Maybe the Mariners Won't Suck This Year?

Hope springs eternal, even for baseball’s reigning kings of futility.

03/28/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Kate Wallich

The standout modern choreographer and dancer discusses how Seattle's tech boom positively influenced her new work 'Industrial Ballet.'

03/23/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

Audacious Accessibility Reigns in 'Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic'

Seattle Art Museum's survey of the Brooklyn-based artist's career to date showcases an in-your-face and engaging take on blackness in modern society.

03/22/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week March 21–27

Thao and the Get Down Stay Down treads new sonic ground, writers honor Octavia E. Butler's legacy, and Cinerama screens 'Batman v Superman' in 70mm.

03/21/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: 2016 Mariners Commercials

Plus, March Madness and animal magic.

03/21/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako

The Gregory-winning star of the new Village Theatre musical 'My Heart Is the Drum' discusses the scarcity of hopeful theater.

03/16/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Season Annoucements

Broadway at the Paramount Reveals Its 2016–17 Lineup

Highlights include 'An American in Paris,' 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,' 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,' and some classic favorites.

03/16/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week March 14–20

Deep Sea Diver reveals its 'Secrets,' Lauren Weedman discusses her new book with Dan Savage, and Morgan Taylor shares kiddie stories that (actually) rock.

03/14/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Dave Chappelle Comes to the Neptune Theatre Next Week

The comedian schedules four standup shows on short notice.

03/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Paul McCartney Returns to Seattle in April

Apparently he was in a band called the Beatles?

03/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

The Rambunctious Theatrical Joy of 'The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart'

National Theatre of Scotland's tale of folk ballads bursts with exuberant enthusiasm at Factory Luxe.

03/08/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Bob Dylan Kicks Off Summer Tour at Chateau Ste. Michelle

The legendary singer-songwriter hits the road in support of his new album 'Fallen Angels.'

03/08/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

Seattle Spring Arts Guide 2016

From SIFF to Sasquatch!, here's your guide to the season's hottest tickets in Seattle.

03/07/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week March 7–13

Marvel at art from the Silk Road, get a writing lesson from Susan Orlean, and see Waxahatchee strip down her sound.

03/07/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Miesha Tate Captures a UFC Title for Tacoma

Plus, Jay Pharoah's black comedian impressions on 'SNL' and the darker side of 'Fuller House.'

03/07/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld