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.

Ticket Alerts

Beyoncé Struts to CenturyLink Field in May

Fresh off the Super Bowl halftime show, the pop queen brings the Formation World Tour to Seattle.

02/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week February 8–14

Listen to a master author read his latest novel, check out some budding Seattle bands, and enjoy a rock concert on the day of love.

02/08/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Seattle U's 'SportsCenter' Moment

Plus, 'Simpsons' memes, the Mariners' new Korean slugger, Will Ferrell, and more.

02/08/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: February 2016

This month's offerings run the gamut from Code Noir slavers to children's toys.

02/03/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

'Constellations' Tells a Simple Love Story in a Complex Way

The one-act drama at Seattle Rep mixes romance and string theory.

02/02/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week February 1–7

Watch a timely comedy classic, reflect on the history of slavery through art, and jam with Kris Orlowski.

02/01/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Celebrity Puns

Plus, Abe Vigoda, 'Great Detective Pikachu,' and Tancred.

02/01/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: February 2016

Seattle Symphony rocks Led Zeppelin, Fabrice Monteiro snaps socially impactful photos, and Bill Evans keeps dancing at 75.

01/28/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

KeyArena Hosts Modest Mouse with Brand New and At the Drive-In Reunites

Don't sleep on these two must-see summer rock shows.

01/27/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Billy Joel Comes to Safeco Field in May

The Piano Man hits the diamond.

01/27/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Seattleites Who Should Probably Be Pro Wrestlers

WWE Raw is laying the smackdown at KeyArena in February. Which locals belong in the ring?

01/27/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Brian Wilson Brings 'Pet Sounds' to the Paramount

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beach Boys' iconic album by hearing it performed in its entirety.

01/26/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Watershed Festival Expands to 2 Weekends with Keith Urban, Merle Haggard, and Eric Church

The Gorge's country music extravaganza also features Jason Aldean and Kacey Musgraves.

01/26/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week January 25–31

Laugh it up with classic Kubrick, witness the work of an architecture legend, and start riots with Sunil Yapa and Mommy Long Legs.

01/25/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Macklemore Confronts His White Privilege

Plus, new trailer Dude York, a terrific trailer for 'Suicide Squad,' and sports tweets.

01/25/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Never Tell Us the Odds

Handicapping 2016's Seattle Grammy Nominees

Will this be Death Cab for Cutie's year?

01/22/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

Seattle Rep's 'Disgraced' Has a Humanity Problem

None of the characters seem vaguely realistic in this unbearable and forced Pulitzer winning contemplation on American Islam.

01/19/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week January 18–24

Awaken your inner folk fan with Langhorne Slim, mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade with Lindy West, and spend a family weekend with Children's Film Festival Seattle and Math Moves!.

01/18/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: New Tacocat and Kris Orlowski Tunes

Plus, rapid fire impressions and the best music video in ages.

01/18/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Seattle Opera's Aidan Lang

The company's general director discusses the farce of 'The Marraige of Figaro' and fighting against operatic stereotypes.

01/13/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld