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 Cheryl L. West

The playwright discusses the myth of 'Mwindo' at Seattle Children's Theatre.

01/22/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

'Frozen' on Ice Comes to Everett and Kent

Parental advisory: Your kids probably want to go to this.

01/22/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concert Recap

Death Cab for Cutie Unveils New Songs, New Lineup at the Crocodile

Meet the Death Cab for Newbies.

01/21/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Museums

Indie Game Revolution Captures the Bliss of Gaming

EMP's exploration of independent video game creators gets it right.

01/20/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Death Cab for Cutie Announces Surprise Show at the Crocodile

...and it's next week. Tickets go on sale Saturday. Announces

01/16/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Hugo House's Tree Swenson

The executive director of the literary non-profit organization discusses the Carolyn Kizer tribute and up-and-coming local writers.

01/15/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Comedy

W. Kamau Bell To Record Standup Album at Langston Hughes

The former Totally Biased host will perform two shows for his upcoming record on Kill Rock Stars.

01/14/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

The Razor Sharp Protective Ornament at Tacoma Art Museum

Catch the modern look at artistic armor and weaponry before it's gone.

01/13/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Get Through the Grind

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Seahawks, Sleater-Kinney, Golden Globes

A blast of pop culture to help you start your week

01/12/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where To Go This First Second Thursday: January 2015

While the gallerists are away, the curators will play.

01/07/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld and Jeremy Buben

Local(ish) Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Seattle Opera's Greer Grimsley

The frequent Seattle Opera star discusses Tosca, his favorite roles, and dispelling operatic stereotypes.

01/07/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

Seahawks Art for the Playoff Push

Get fired up for the game with Robin Layton's impressionistic Seahawks photos and the logo-inspiring mask.

01/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Chop Suey Says Goodbye with One Last Local Music Bash

The Capitol Hill concert venue celebrates with Tacocat, Kithkin, Chastity Belt, and more before closing its doors.

01/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Comedy Chats

Patton Oswalt Discusses His Movie Addiction and Twitter Break

The comedian visits Seattle and Tacoma with his new book Silver Screen Fiend and fresh standup.

01/05/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Books & Talks

Patton Oswalt Comes to Seattle

Patton Oswalt comes to town with new standup and his second book, Silver Screen Fiend.

01/05/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: January 2015

Twelfth Avenue Arts opens its theatrical doors, Seahawks photos become fine art, and the Force is strong with the Star Wars costumes at EMP.

01/01/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

A Look Back

Met Recap: Seattle Arts and Entertainment in 2014

A year's worth of highlights, oddities, and sad goodbyes

12/30/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Top 10 Seattle Albums of 2014

From the Seattle Symphony to Shabazz Palaces to Tacocat, the best local music the year had to offer

12/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts...Now

The Top Things to Do This Week: December 23–28

Traditional Christmas favorites, comedy from Mike Lawrence, music from Chris Staples, and the Seahawks.

12/23/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Seattle Met Mixtape: Volume 4

Download a free compilation our favorite new local music including Odesza, S, Porter Ray, Say Hi, and more.

12/22/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld