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.

TV Talk

The End of 'The Colbert Report' and the Loss of TV's Greatest Character

Taking a moment to appreciate the unmatched brilliance of the character Stephen Colbert

12/18/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

The Great Tragedy of 'The Great Society'

Seattle Rep world premieres the conclusion of Robert Schenkkan's Lyndon B. Johnson presidential saga.

12/16/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Sleater-Kinney Returns and Neutral Milk Hotel Says Goodbye

Words and guitar / I want it...

12/11/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concerts

Weezer, Women, and Rock: Deck the Hall Ball 2014

A recap and slide show of 107.7 The End's annual holiday concert at KeyArena.

12/10/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Holiday Spirit

Seattle Does Christmas Music Better

Songs for the season from Kris Orlowski and Hollis, Pearl Jam, Brandi Carlile, Death Cab for Cutie, Mary Lambert, and more.

12/09/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Countdown to 2015

Seattle New Year's Eve Event Guide 2014

Ring in the new year with concerts, comedy, art parties, and more.

12/08/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Tomo Nakayama's 'Fog on the Lens'

The Grand Hallway frontman's solo debut rolled over Seattle in November.

12/04/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Robert Schenkkan

The Tony and Pulitzer-winning playwright discusses Seattle Rep's productions of All the Way and The Great Society.

12/04/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Fiendish Conversation

The Stories Behind Maurice Sendak's 'Nutcracker' Designs

The longtime PNB costumer Mark Zappone shares stories of Maurice Sendak and the man's iconic Nutcracker designs.

12/03/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop-A-Shot

Breaking Down Ben Gibbard's Basketball Skills

The Postal Service singer conducts interviews for the concert film Everything Will Change in a hoops context. We analyze the tape.

12/02/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Mariners Sign Nelson Cruz: Let's Watch Him Hit Home Runs

The slugger led Major League Baseball in homers in 2014. He hits the ball far. Very far.

12/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Passing Through

Mike Birbiglia Comes to Seattle for New Year's

Comedian Mike Birbiglia preps for New Year’s Eve at the Moore and his part in the new season of Orange Is the New Black.

12/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Museum Exhibit

The Origins of the Iconic Seahawks Logo

How the Burke Museum tracked down the seed of the Seahawk at a Maine museum.

12/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: December 2014

Stevie Wonder and Deck The Hall Ball come to KeyArena, and see Willy Wonka in Smell-O-Vision at SIFF.

12/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

Seattle Rep Goes 'All the Way' with LBJ

A magnetic performance by Jack Willis carries Robert Schenkkan’s Tony-winning political drama.

11/25/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

'Tis the Season

Christmas and Holiday Event Guide 2014

A roundup of the city's festive concerts, theater, dance, and more.

11/20/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Andrew Joslyn

The Passenger String Quartet leader discusses the ensemble's new album with David Bazan and touring with Macklemore.

11/20/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: November 20–23

David Roussève expresses digital emotion though dance, All the Way explores the presidency of LBJ, and Fleetwood Mac rocks Tacoma.

11/20/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film News

Cinerama Reopens: New Seats, Sights, Sounds, and Treats

Everything about Paul Allen's posh movie theater has been overhauled, even the food and drink options.

11/19/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Foo Fighters Announce 2015 Concert at the Gorge

The band offers a special early box office presale to "Beat the Bots."

11/19/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld