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.

Countdown to 2014

Seattle New Year's Eve Event Guide 2013

A collection of ways to ring in 2014 for the artistically inclined.

12/05/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Tony Angell

The sculptor discusses his avian obsession and his upcoming Foster/White exhibit.

12/04/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concert

Deck the Hall Ball 2013 Recap: Lorde, The Head and the Heart, and More

An international lineup rocks 107.7 The End's annual holiday bash at KeyArena.

12/04/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Mansions' 'Doom Loop'

Mansions might not feel fully at home in Seattle, but its angst-driven fuzz rock certainly does.

12/03/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Passing Through

Nick Thune Returns Home with Jimmy Fallon's Clean Cut Comedy Tour

The Seattle native discusses fake talk shows and fake Space Needle sponsorships.

12/03/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

How Margaret Atwood and Heavy Metal Influenced Rob Delaney's New Book

The comedian and Twitter star discusses the music and literature that shaped his new book.

12/02/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Editor's Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in December

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’s homecoming; holiday happenings.

12/01/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Passing Through

Comedian Nick Thune Returns to Seattle with Jimmy Fallon’s Clean Cut Comedy Tour

And when he’s here he’s checking out the Needle. Because it’s awesome.

12/01/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater

A Spectral Staging of 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'

Seattle Rep's new take on Sherlock Holmes works thanks to its elaborate production design.

11/27/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Sol

The rising Seattle rapper talks about returning home after traveling abroad.

11/26/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Comedy

December's Standup Showdowns

Jimmy Fallon vs. Rob Delaney. Chris Hardwick v. Doug Benson. Comedy is double booked next month, so make your picks.

11/26/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Comedy

The Five Finalists Square Off In the Seattle International Comedy Competition

The stakes are high and the laughs are plentiful as the stand-up comedy battle enters its last week.

11/25/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Winter in the City

Seattle Holiday Event Guide 2013

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

11/20/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Arcade Fire Plays the Gorge in August

Get tickets for the Grammy-winning band's only "Seattle" show of 2014.

11/19/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concert Roundup

Coming Soon: The Physics, Cathedrals 6, and Smooch

The local hip-hop trio releases a new album, Sera Cahoone plays a church, and Allen Stone sings for Seattle Children's Hospital.

11/18/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Seattle Rep Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary with $5 Tickets

Top-notch theater in 2013 at 1963 prices.

11/13/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

EMP Is Ready for Its 'Close Up'

Martin Schoeller's exhibit of large-scale headshots shines a new light on famous faces.

11/13/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Darragh Kennan

The actor and New Century Theater Co. artistic director discusses playing Sherlock Holmes in Seattle Rep's The Hound of the Baskervilles and the show's impressive design.

11/12/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concert Recap

Death Cab for Cutie Plays Surprise Acoustic Set at the Showbox

Barsuk Records' 15th Anniversary celebration got underway with some help from its biggest band.

11/08/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

Shimmering Tree Takes Root at Tacoma Art Museum

Jennifer Steinkamp's projection takes advantage of TAM’s dimensions to explore natural spatiality.

11/05/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld