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.

Ticket Alert

Dave Matthews Band Plans Its Yearly Labor Day Weekend Gorge Visit

DMB brings Brandi Carlile along for this edition. Tickets go on sale Fri, Feb 21 at 10am.

02/20/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater

Party in the Wings with 'Venus in Fur' and Seattle Met

Seattle Rep's soiree for patrons in their 20s and 30s offers drinks, a show, and an afterparty.

02/19/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with the Head and the Heart's Tyler Williams

The drummer discusses the band's writing process and more before playing two sold out Paramount gigs.

02/18/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concerts on Your Computer

Pixies Launch KEXP's New Live In-Studio Video Streaming

The alt-rock legends play on KEXP.org on Tuesday at 9:30am.

02/17/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

The Playful Diversity of Miró at SAM

Seattle Art Museum's Miró: The Experience of Seeing showcases the vibrancy and variety of the Spanish artist's late works.

02/13/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Season Annoucement

Pacific Northwest Ballet's 2014-15 Season Features the Finale for Stowell & Sendak's 'Nutcracker'

Lineup includes Balanchine's Jewels, two works by Alexei Ratmansky, and more.

02/12/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with the Presidents of the United States of America's Jason Finn

The oddball rockers return with a new album (Kudos to You!) and their yearly PUSAFest.

02/12/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Dance

Mark Morris and His 'Love Song Waltzes' Head to the Paramount

The Seattle-raised choreographer and director talks about his company's upcoming performance.

02/11/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Tacocat's Emily Nokes

The singer chats about candy stoners, zombie bras, and Tacocat's new LP NVM.

02/07/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Pictures From the Seahawks Super Bowl Victory Parade

An estimated 700,000 fans turned out to watch the Seahawks celebrate in style.

02/06/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

Art After-Hours: Where to Go This First Thursday

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

02/05/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld and Jessie Beebe

Theater

'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Wicked' Highlight the 2014-15 Broadway at the Paramount Season

The slate also features Beauty and the Beast, Dirty Dancing, and Pippin.

02/05/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Washington State 2014 Winter Olympics Viewing Guide

Follow home state athletes like J.R. Celski as they compete in the Winter Games in Sochi.

02/05/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music Fest

Outkast & Soundgarden Headline the 2014 Sasquatch! Music Festival

The two weekend affair also features the National, M.I.A., New Order, Neutral Milk Hotel, and more.

02/04/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Dude York's 'Dehumanize'

Dude York's lively LP highlights a January chock full of great new Seattle tunes.

02/03/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Sporting Life

The Seahawks, the Super Bowl, and Seattle's Fandom

Our resident Broncos fan gives an outsider's take on Seattle's Seahawks frenzy.

01/30/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Washington Ensemble Theatre's Ali el-Gasseir

The director of Ed, Downloaded discusses the show's sci-fi heart and the Ensemble's upcoming relocation.

01/30/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

On the Town

Met Picks for February 2014

The top things to see or do in February.

01/29/2014 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Dance

Sleeping Beauty

In the classic ballet, a kiss is not just a kiss.

01/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

Get Lost in the Nuance of 'A Great Wilderness' at the Rep

The world premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's play examines the buried pain of a gay conversion therapist.

01/28/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld