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.

The Sporting Life

The Many Frustrations of Few

With Gonzaga headed to Seattle for the NCAA Tournament, our resident Zags fan looks at the highs and lows of Mark Few's reign as head coach of the Bulldogs.

03/19/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

The Cinematic Conversations of 'The Flick'

We use films to breakdown New Century Theater Company production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning tale about the tedium of movie theater employees.

03/17/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Seattle Men's Chorus's Dennis Coleman

The departing artistic director discusses the emotional weight and importance of SMC's Legacy.

03/16/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Seahawks Nab Jimmy Graham While the Mariners Get Will Ferrell

Which superstar athlete will have a bigger impact? Time will tell...

03/16/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Venue News

The Rebirth of the Funhouse and Return of Chop Suey

Two storied Seattle rock clubs are back in business.

03/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Beast Mode Returns, Conan in Cuba, and the Physics

The Seahawks lock up Marshawn Lynch, plus new tunes from Grimes and the Physics, and comedy from Conan O'Brien and Adam Sandler.

03/09/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Eric Ankrim

The actor discusses the showstopping musical sincerity of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.

03/05/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: THEESatisfaction's 'EarthEE'

February saw the Sub Pop hip-hop duo combine sci-fi aesthetics and a natural spirit.

03/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Mumford and Sons' Stopover Festival Comes to Walla Walla

Foo Fighters, the Flaming Lips, and Jenny Lewis highlight this popup summer music fest.

03/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Leonard Nimoy, The Helio Sequence, and 'The Last Man on Earth'

We'll always have your hobbit song, Mr. Spock.

03/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

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

Modest Mouse returns, chamber music heads to the Henry, and Caribou dances the night away.

03/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Feature

Spring Arts Calendar

There’s no shortage of cultural offerings in Seattle this spring, and for every ageless classic, there’s an up-and-coming fresh upstart itching to improve on the past.

03/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Passing Through

WWE Wrestler Mick Foley Turns to Comedy

The former wrestler wants you to laugh until it hurts.

03/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Comedy

Rob Delaney's Stateside Standup Return

The comedian and Twitter fave discusses moving to the UK to star in the British sitcom Catastrophe.

02/25/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with THEESatisfaction

The Seattle hip-hop duo discuses their new sophomore Sub Pop album EarthEE.

02/24/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Oscars Recap and Cookie Monster

Bask in the "Glory" of "Everything Is Awesome" even if most of the jokes didn't land.

02/23/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Museums

Star Wars and the Power of Costume at EMP Is Pure Movie Magic

Garments from a galaxy far, far away...

02/19/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film

Cinerama Celebrates Martial Arts Film with the Fists and Fury Festival

Catch the films of Akira Kurosawa, Bruce Lee, and Jackie Chan, plus Kill Bill, and many more.

02/18/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Season Annoucements

'Annie' and 'Jersey Boys' Highlight Broadway at the Paramount's 2015–16 Season

The slate as features Newsies and Motown the Musical, plus The Book of Mormon and Beauty and the Beast as season options.

02/17/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Allen Stone Plans 5 Shows Across Seattle to Celebrate His New Album

Get psyched for the soul singer's new album Radius with April's Evolution of an Artist series.

02/17/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld