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 Seattle Opera's Speight Jenkins

The opera's longtime general director preps to oversee his final performance.

04/23/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Season Annoucement

Three World Premiere Musicals Highlight Balagan Theatre's 2014–15 Season

The lineup also includes The Who's Tommy, Urinetown, and Bad Apples.

04/22/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Season Annoucement

On the Boards Releases Its Ever Diverse 2014–15 Lineup

Prepare for another slate of local and international dance, theater, performance pieces, and more.

04/22/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Chateau Ste. Michelle Unveils Its Full 2014 Summer Concert Series

The lineup includes Ringo Starr, Boston, Frankie Valli, The Go-Go's, Goo Goo Dolls, and more.

04/21/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film News

SIFF 2014 Opens with Jimi Hendrix Biopic

Jimi: All Is By My Side begins the fest's 40th edition on May 15 at McCaw Hall.

04/21/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festivals

Bumbershoot 2014 Features 'The Simpsons' and 'The Onion'

Writers from the comedy institutions join Ken Jennings, Tom Robbins, and more as part of the fest's non-musical offerings.

04/17/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Keep Spinning

Seattle Record Store Day 2014 Guide

A preview of RSD's Seattle-based exclusives, in-store performances, and more.

04/16/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Midsummer Mischief

PNB's Backstage Bash Offers a Post-Dance Dance Party

To celebrate its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the ballet hosts a night of drinks, acrobatics, and more.

04/15/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Nerd Out with Neil deGrasse Tyson at the Paramount

The acclaimed astrophysicist and Cosmos star stops in Seattle this September.

04/15/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festivals

Capitol Hill Block Party 2014 Features A$AP Rocky and Spoon

Tickets for the summer music festival are on sale now at a discounted rate.

04/15/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Season Announcement

Seattle Rep's 2014–15 Season Includes LBJ, a Lizard Boy, August Wilson, and Jinkx Monsoon

The upcoming season includes three world premieres and lots of local flavor.

04/14/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

Andy Daly's 5-Star 'Review' Influences

The comedian chats about how Louis C.K. and Hunter S. Thompson shaped his new Comedy Central show.

04/09/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Jeroboam Bozeman

The former Spectrum dancer returns with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

04/08/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

In Memoriam

Remembering Kurt Cobain 29 Years Later

The Seattle rock icon died 29 years ago today. Relive some of his best musical moments.

04/08/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

Chelsea Peretti's Beautiful Twisted Dark Comedy

The Brooklyn Nine-Nine star and standup chats about how Tarantino and Monty Python shaped her comedic voice.

04/07/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Marymoor Park Concert Series Reveals Its 2014 Summer Concert Lineup

The schedule includes Heart, Robyn, Steely Dan, the Fray, and more. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 11.

04/07/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Art After Hours: Where to Go This First Thursday

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

04/02/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Iska Dhaaf's 'Even the Sun Will Burn'

The duo's full length debut made for a rocking (and melancholy) March.

04/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Comedy

George Lopez Discusses How Social Media Has Changed Comedy

We chat with the comedian before his standup show at the Moore Theatre.

04/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

Top Things to See or Do in April

Gamble on the Seattle Rock Lottery, vary tastes at Hop Scotch, and reflect on 20 years since Kurt Cobain’s death.

04/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld