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 Barsuk Records' Josh Rosenfeld

The label co-founder discusses how Barsuk has grown over the past 15 years.

11/04/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

On the Town

Lovely As a Tree

Shimmering Tree takes advantage of TAM’s dimensions to explore natural spatiality.

11/01/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

On the Town

Hot Holiday Tickets

Get a head start on yuletide planning with these Christmas classics and unusual festive alternatives.

11/01/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: La Luz's 'It's Alive'

On its first LP, La Luz offers up surf rock that suits Seattle.

10/30/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Benjamin Schrader

The Issaquah native returns to the Seattle stage in the Peter Pan prequel Peter and the Starcatcher.

10/29/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concerts

Barsuk Records Celebrates 15 Years of Indie Influence

A look at the Northwest spirit (and questionable business acumen) that helped Barsuk become an indie stalwart.

10/28/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts...Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: Oct 24–27

Star soprano Sarah Brightman takes the stage, Lit Crawl 2013 storms Capitol Hill, and SAM throws a Peruvian Halloween party.

10/24/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Azeotrope's Desdemona Chiang

The co-founder and director of the edgy theater company talks about Red Light Winter and 25 Saints at ACT and embracing ugly theater.

10/23/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Timbrrr! Winter Music Festival Launches in Leavenworth

The people behind the Doe Bay and Timber Outdoor Music Festivals bring a new event to the snowy peaks in January.

10/21/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

In Memoriam

Remembering Elliott Smith

The singer-songwriter died 10 years ago today. Relive his music and check out his new biography, which will be discussed at Town Hall.

10/21/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

Three Millennia of Peruvian Art Comes to SAM

Peru: Kingdoms of the Sun and the Moon lays out a detailed timeline of the country's artistic history.

10/16/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film

Courtney Sheehan Takes Over as Northwest Film Forum's Program Director

The internationally traveled programmer begins her slate in February.

10/15/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Ross Sawyers

The photographer's latest Platform Gallery exhibit examines homes and hobo signs.

10/14/2013 Photography by Seth Sommerfeld

Theater

Divergent Musical Theater: 'The Wizard of Oz' and 'Carrie: The Musical'

The two productions that Seattle Theatre Group hosts this week couldn't be more different.

10/09/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

The Joy Formidable Rocks Little Big Show 7

Catch the KEXP favorite shred while raising money for Seattle Music Partners.

10/09/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with La Luz's Shana Cleveland

The Seattle surf rock outfit releases its smoky debut LP this weekend at the Crocodile.

10/08/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Books & Talks

Malcolm Gladwell Discusses 'David and Goliath' and Underdog Igenuity

We talk to the bestselling author about his new book about giants and the misfits who continually defeat them.

10/07/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Books & Talks

Margaret Atwood Brings the MaddAddam Trilogy's Finale to Town Hall

The Canadian author is a master of prose... and a pretty fun tweeter.

10/02/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Arts Funding

Power 2 Give Offers New Avenue for Arts Fundraising

ArtsFund's new Kickstarter-esque platform matches donations for small regional arts projects.

10/01/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Andy Fitts's 'Smoky Wilds'

One of Seattle's best backing musicians steps into the spotlight.

09/30/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld