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 Deep Sea Diver's Jessica Dobson

Deep Sea Diver returns with a new EP, sold out release shows, and plans for a new full-length album.

09/04/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First... Friday: September 2014

First Thursday has been bumped back a day to avoid the Seahawks' home opener.

09/03/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Bob Dylan Comes to the Paramount for Three Nights in October

Plus, more local show announcements for Maroon 5, Usher, and Odesza.

09/03/2014 Photography by Seth Sommerfeld

Slide Show

Bumbershoot 2014 Photo Recap

A recap of the the Labor Day weekend arts fest's best music, comedy, and atmosphere.

09/02/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld Photography by Alison Klein

Video Games

A Day at PAX 2014

A photo recap from a day spent at Seattle's prime gaming convention.

09/02/2014 Photography by Seth Sommerfeld

Entertainment

Fall Arts Preview 2014

Seattle Met's study guide will help you prep to make the most of the season's theater, dance, books, concerts, films, and visual art. Don’t worry, there won’t be a quiz.

09/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Ultimate 12th Man Guide

The Six Must-Watch Seahawks Games

If you only watch six games in the Hawks' quest to return to the Super Bowl, these should be the ones.

09/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Ultimate 12th Man Guide

The Biggest 12

How the Russell Investments Center lit up the Seattle skyline with 12th Man spirit—and how it’ll do it again this year.

09/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Article

Up Close with Wideout Jermaine Kearse

Jermaine Kearse is living a Seattle boyhood dream. Just not his own.

09/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

The Best of Bumbershoot 2014: Monday

Our top picks in music, comedy, and culture for the Labor Day weekend fest.

08/28/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with the Lonely Forest's John Van Deusen

The Anacortes indie rock band prepares to play its final show at Bumbershoot.

08/27/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

The Best of Bumbershoot 2014: Sunday

Our top picks in music, comedy, and culture for the Labor Day weekend fest.

08/27/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film

Lynn Shelton's 'Laggies' To Premiere Locally at SIFF's Women in Cinema

The local director's biggest feature to date kicks off SIFF's yearly celebration of female filmmakers in September.

08/26/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

The Best of Bumbershoot 2014: Saturday

Our top picks in music, comedy, and culture for the Labor Day weekend fest

08/26/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

Intiman's Divine 'Angels in America: Millennium Approaches'

The first half of Tony Kushner's epic feels as fresh as ever thanks to a strong cast.

08/20/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

Frye Art Museum Lets You Be the Curator with #SocialMedium

Crowd-curate the Frye's Founding Collection for the fall via Facebook, Instagram, and more social media sites.

08/19/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Special Events

Seattle Center Hosts Beatles Week

Celebrate 50 years since the Fab Four played Seattle Center Coliseum with concerts, laser shows, and more.

08/18/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film News

Scarecrow Video Becomes a Non-Profit and SIFF Lays Out Egyptian Theatre Reopening Plans

Scarecrow turns to Kickstarter, while SIFF Cinema Egyptian targets a fall revival.

08/13/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Chris Walla Leaves Death Cab for Cutie

The guitarist and producer leaves the local indie rock powerhouse next month.

08/13/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Timothy McCuen Piggee

The actor takes the stage in Intiman Theatre Festival's epic Angels in America production.

08/12/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld