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.

Film Fest

SIFF 2015 Picks: The Final Weekend (June 4–7)

A strong slate of documentaries and comedies— featuring Adam Scott, Jason Sudeikis, Alison Brie, and Tig Notaro—closes out this year's Seattle International Film Festival.

06/04/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: June 2015

From surreal collage photography to muted Chinese reduction woodcut works, there are many gallery options worth checking out this month.

06/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Fiendish Conversation

Carla Körbes Says Goodbye to Pacific Northwest Ballet

The star dancer discusses what led to her early retirement, her favorite ballets, and disconnecting from the real world while on stage.

06/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Leo Saul Berk

The local artist draws inspiration from his unique childhood home for Structure and Ornament at Frye Art Museum.

06/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Festival Season

Father John Misty Headlines the Full Capitol Hill Block Party Lineup Reveal

The expanded bill also includes Girlpool, the Physics, and Ivan and Alyosha. Single-day tickets are now (finally) on sale.

06/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Puppet Music Videos

Plus two weeks of accumulated Twitter jokes (thanks a lot, Memorial Day).

06/01/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Fest

SIFF 2015 Picks: Week 2 (May 28–31)

Ian McKellen plays an elderly Sherlock Holmes, Evel Knievel rides again, Jason Segel becomes acclaimed author David Foster Wallace, and more must-see films.

05/28/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concerts

The Mountain Goats Headline KEXP's Free Hood-to-Hood Day

The radio station heads to West Seattle this Friday for a day of musical celebration.

05/27/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Music Festivals

Sasquatch! Music Festival 2015 Photo Recap

Visually recounting four days of music, comedy, sunsets, and sunburns at the Gorge

05/26/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld Photography by Amber Zbitnoff

Interviews

Boss Battle with Speedy Ortiz

Sadie Dupuis discusses her band's new album Foil Deer, neurological feminism, and gendering bands.

05/22/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Fest

SIFF 2015 Picks: Week 1 (May 20–25)

Check out a French take on the superhero genre, Jemaine Clement's latest comedy, and uplifting African documentaries.

05/20/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Music Fest

Who to See at Sasquatch! Festival 2015

Our selections for the must-see acts at the Gorge's Memorial Day weekend music blowout

05/19/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: May 18–25

Northwest Folklife Festival takes over Seattle Center for Memorial Day weekend, and Nikki Glaser delivers cutting comedy: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

05/18/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld and Josh Kelety

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Louis C.K. on 'SNL'

Plus, Norm Macdonald's hilarious and touching Letterman tribute and one of the best dunks you'll ever see

05/18/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Fest

SIFF 2015 Picks: Opening Weekend (May 14–17)

This year's festival kicks off with Sundance winners, Afghan photographers, France's response to The French Connection, and Melissa McCarthy.

05/13/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Amy Schumer Brings Her 'Trainwreck' Comedy Tour to Seattle

The all-star standup lineup features Mike Birbiglia, Judd Apatow, Dave Attell, Vanessa Bayer, and Colin Quinn.

05/13/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Giveaway

Win Tickets to Fisherman's Village Music Festival

Check out this weekend's loaded local music showcase in Everett without paying a dime.

05/12/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Comedians Get "Torn" and Punk Miley Cyrus

Plus, Mother's Day and the most improbable sequence in baseball history

05/11/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Fiendish Conversation

Breaking Down STG's 2015–16 Season Lineup

New STG season programming director Jack McLarnan talks about minutiae involved with putting together a diverse slate of performances.

05/08/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: May 2015

African religiousness, flowery skulls, and tricky photography highlight this month's offerings.

05/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld