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.

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Jet City Improv's Andrew McMasters

The cofounder of Jet City discusses manic fun of the Seattle Festival of Improv Theater (which he also cofounded).

02/17/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: SNL 40 and Zach LaVine Dunks

Plus comedian Barack Obama, Speedy Ortiz, and Felix Hernandez.

02/16/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

High-Flying Entertainment

Steampunk, Fixies, and Fishes: Cirque du Soleil's 'Kurios'

A look at the famed circus arts company's latest production at Marymoor Park.

02/12/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Seattle Art Museum's Barbara Brotherton

The native art curator discusses the musuem's new exhibit Indigenous Beauty.

02/12/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Love, Love Will Take Us to Art

Valentine's Day Events Guide 2015

A few specialized options to entertain your Valentines.

02/11/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld and Claire Meyer

Ticket Alert

Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally Bring Their Raunchy Road Show to Town

Plus, Sufjan Stevens adds a second show at the Paramount Theatre.

02/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music News

Seattle Symphony Wins Its First Grammy

John Luther Adams's Become Ocean took home the trophy for Best Contemporary Classical Composition.

02/09/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Grammys, Chastity Belt, and Suh on the Seahawks?

Featuring additional musical performances by Will Ferrell, Jack Black, and Arcade Fire's Will Butler.

02/09/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film

Prep for the Academy Awards with Cinerama's Eight Days of Oscar

The renovated movie theater screens all eight Best Picture nominees over nine days.

02/05/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Sasquatch! Festival 2015 Lineup Features Kendrick Lamar, Robert Plant, and Modest Mouse

The Decemberists, Lana Del Rey, Ryan Adams, Of Monsters and Men, and St. Vincent also highlight the Memorial Day weekend offerings.

02/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with 'Treehouse Masters' Host Pete Nelson

The master builder and Animal Planet star discusses his favorite creations and his surprising love of indie rock.

02/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Season Announcements

5th Avenue Theatre's 2015-16 Season Features 'Matilda the Musical' and 'The Sound of Music'

The slate also features How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and the world premiere of Waterfall.

02/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Super Bowl Commercials, Father John Misty, and Dancing Sharks

Let Josh Tillman and Rocky Votolato sing your Super Bowl blues away. Plus, the Seahawks did win something.

02/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

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

Sherman Alexie helps SAL celebrate, Cinderella dances onto the Paramount stage, and spontaneity reigns at the Seattle Festival of Improv Theater.

02/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Anti-Sporting Life

10 Ways to Escape the Super Bowl

A guide for those who couldn't care less about the big game.

01/30/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Bill Frisell

The jazz guitarist talks about rediscovering his rock roots on Guitar in the Space Age!.

01/28/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Attend the Sasquatch! Launch Party for Free

Ty Seagall and Tacocat play tunes to help usher in this year's festival lineup. Plus, our own predictions.

01/28/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Weird Al Yankovic Brings 'Mandatory Fun' to the Fair

I mean, "mandatory" is right there in the title, so you kind of have to go.

01/27/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Death Cab for Cutie Delivers "Black Sun" Lyric Video and Announces Paramount Show

And is probably headlining Sasquatch! Festival.

01/26/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Get Through the Grind

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Bill Gates on 'Nerdist,' the Sonics, and the NFL Is the Worst

A burst of pop culture to help you start the week

01/26/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld