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.

Summer in the City

Bumbershoot Unveils 2012 Performing Arts Lineup (It Includes Ken Jennings)

In addition to director John Waters, the writers of Futurama, and the Modernist Cuisine team.

06/12/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Article

Summer 2012 Outdoor Events Guide

A day-by-day guide to movies under the stars, concerts on the grass, and outdoor fun all summer long.

06/11/2012 By Laura Dannen and Seth Sommerfeld

Special Events

A Gamer’s Guide to the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show

This weekend Seattle Center becomes the biggest arcade around.

06/07/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

My Morning Jacket to Take Shabazz Palaces on Tour

The groups make a Seattle stop on September 7 at Marymoor.

06/05/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Night at the Museum

MOHAI Bids Montlake Farewell with Block Party

Before moving to South Lake Union, MOHAI hosts one last bash this Wednesday.

06/04/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Capitol Hill Block Party Announces New Additions

The three-day fest has also begun selling single-day tickets.

06/01/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Coming Soon: The Shins, Radiolab, and Yeasayer

Tickets for three big STG Presents shows go on sale this Friday and Saturday.

05/31/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Reggie Watts

Meet the man behind the ’fro.

05/31/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Craft Spells’ Gallery

We highlight a new local album that belongs in heavy rotation.

05/30/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

How to Speak Australian: SAM Remix

Go Down Under with the latest edition of SAM’s late-night art party.

05/24/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

SIFF 2012

Today’s SIFF Pick: Take This Waltz

Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen play a married couple on the brink in this indie drama.

05/23/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music Fest

Ten Sasquatch 2012 Must-Sees

A rundown of the essential performances to catch at the Gorge this weekend.

05/23/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Tech

Seattle Startup RockStar Motel Turns Music Lovers into Band Reps

The website takes on the music industry, starting today.

05/22/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Memorial Day Weekend

Five New Events to Check Out at Folklife 2012

Things are getting hipper this year.

05/22/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Cheryl Waters

We talk tunes with the KEXP DJ and live-in-studio coordinator.

05/16/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Lauren Weedman

We talk dolphins and drugs before the comic actress debuts her new one-woman show.

05/10/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Tony Bennett and Skrillex Headline Bumbershoot

Yep, you read that correctly.

05/08/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Opera in HD

The Met Opera’s Ring Cycle Hits the Big Screen

See all four operas and a behind-the-scenes documentary at area cineplexes.

05/02/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Impossible Bird’s Self-Titled Debut EP

We highlight an April album that belongs in heavy rotation.

05/01/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld