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.

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: October 29–November 1

Close out October with a 'Carrie'-themed musical prom, the sweet tones of Natalie Prass, and the underground lit of Short Run.

10/26/2015 By Joanna Sappenfield Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Amy Schumer Comes to KeyArena for New Year's Eve

The queen of comedy in 2015 ends her year in Seattle.

10/26/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Sounders Clinch a Home Playoff Game

Plus, Adele, a 'Back to the Future' reunion, and '30 for 30: Angels in the Outfield.'

10/26/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with KT Niehoff

The choreographer discusses restaging an evolved version of the wild 'A Glimmer of Hope or Skin or Light' for ACT Theatre's 50th anniversary.

10/23/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

'The Book of Mormon' Makes Its Latest Missionary Trip to Seattle

Plus, Muse returns to play in the round at KeyArena.

10/21/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: October 19–25

Because sometimes you need a week of black metal, literary wandering, and Rainier beer.

10/19/2015 By Joanna Sappenfield Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Larry David Becomes Bernie Sanders

Plus, Natalie Prass rains blood and Chuck Klosterman profiles Taylor Swift.

10/19/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Telekinesis's 'Ad Infinitum'

Lerner goes (retro) electric.

10/14/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with UW Dance's Jennifer Salk

The director of the UW Dance department discusses the program's 50th anniversary and its 'Opening Doors' celebratory events.

10/13/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week: October 12–18

Seattle South Asian Film Festival examines the notions of home, #41for2015 Fest showcases up-and-coming local bands, and Bully rocks Barboza.

10/12/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Washington College Football Highs

Plus Robert DeLong, otters, and Kmart's soundtrack.

10/12/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Museums

'The Legacy of Seattle Hip-Hop' Offers Style Over Substance

MOHAI's new exhibit on local hip-hop culture provides a historic scene overview, but lacks depth.

10/07/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival's Jason Plourde

The executive director of Three Dollar Bill Cinema discusses SLGFF's 20th anniversary.

10/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: October 5–11

Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary, and Angel Olsen croons words that stab like knives.

10/05/2015 By Joanna Sappenfield Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Ichiro Pitches

Plus, John Oliver and cable news trolling.

10/05/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: October 2015

Travel across the cosmos with Rik Allen's sculptures, trace the origins of Mexican skull art, and more during fall's first art walk.

09/30/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: October 2015

Impressionist marvels come to SAM, China exports a music festival, and the U.S. World Cup champs take the field.

09/30/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Stacy Peck

The drummer for Childbirth and Pony Time chats about funny feminism, Fleetwood Mac, and directing music videos.

09/29/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concerts

Death Cab for Cutie, Reinvented

The local band finally comes home.

09/29/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: September 28–October 4

Tacoma Art Museum explores the art of the AIDS crisis, local authors come together for 'Seattle City of Literature,' and Titus Andronicus plays its ambitious rock opera.

09/28/2015 By Joanna Sappenfield Edited by Seth Sommerfeld