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.

Film Fest

SIFF 2014 Picks: May 28–June 1

Richard Linklater's decade-spanning coming of age epic Boyhood highlights SIFF's third week.

05/28/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music Fest Recap

Outkast Shines, Seattle Gets a Stage, and Other Sasquatch! Festival 2014 Thoughts

A recap of the highs and lows of the Memorial Day weekend festivities at the Gorge, including a photo slide show.

05/27/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Music Fest

Sasquatch! Festival 2014 Scheduling Guide

We offer up tips and picks of the must-see acts for those heading to the Gorge this Memorial Day weekend.

05/21/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Fest

SIFF 2014 Picks: May 20–26

Music movies including Lucky Them and Razing the Bar highlight the film festival's second week.

05/20/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

'The Book of Mormon' Makes Its Triumphant Return

Tickets for the Tony-winning mega-hit musical comedy go on sale Monday, May 19 at 10am.

05/15/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Whim W'Him's Olivier Wevers

The dance company's founding artist director discusses the intimate new show #unprotected and dancer superstitions.

05/14/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Fest

SIFF 2014 Picks: May 15–19

André 3000 becomes Jimi Hendrix, Laura Dern and Chiwetel Ejiofor visit, and more start of SIFF selections.

05/13/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festival Announcement

Bumbershoot 2014 Headliners Include the Head and the Heart, Elvis Costello, and Wu-Tang Clan

Foster the People, J. Cole, and the Replacements also highlight the Labor Day Weekend extravaganza.

05/08/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

'Returning to Albert Joseph': Dystopia Via Linguistics

Satori Group's latest play examines the power of words in an authoritarian sci-fi future.

05/08/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Ken Jennings

This week the Jeopardy! champ returns for "Battle of the Decades" and hosts the Bumbershoot lineup announcement party.

05/06/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Cultural Reminder

Fund the Arts with GiveBIG on May 6

The yearly nonprofit fundraising day helps organizations get more bang for you donation buck.

05/05/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film News

SIFF 2014 Announces Its Full Lineup

From big stars to Brony docs, there's something for everyone at 40th edition of the film fest.

05/02/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Spike Friedman

The Satori Group playwright discusses his new play Returning to Albert Joseph and sportswriting for Grantland.

05/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

On The Town

Japan: The Deco Years

05/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Kris Orlowski's 'Believer'

The singer-songwriter's new record expands his sound while maintaining his optimistic spirit.

04/30/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: May 2014

Museums are free, galleries stay open late. So many choices...

04/30/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

Seattle Event Picks: May 2014

SIFF turns 40, Ira Glass delights in the afternoon, and Mobile Food Rodeo expands.

04/30/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

The Adventurous Exploits of 'Ernest Shackleton Loves Me'

Balagan Theatre's world premiere production of the electronic rock musical mixes modernity with historical exploration.

04/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Season Annoucement

Seattle Theatre Group Announces Its 2014–15 Performance Season

Ira Glass, Lewis Black, 2Cellos, Kyle Abraham, and Alton Brown highlight the STG lineup.

04/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Beyoncé and Jay Z Head to Safeco Field This Summer

Tickets for the power couple's mega tour go on sale Friday, May 2.

04/28/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld