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.

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: September 12–18

CenturyLink Field hosts the Adult Swim Drive-In and a 'Frozen' sing-along, and the Seattle Mini Maker Faire brings creative tinkerers to EMP.

09/12/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

How Jon Stewart, 'Beakman's World,' and 'BoJack Horseman' Shaped 'Adam Ruins Everything'

Adam Conover discusses the pop culture influences on his comedic fact-checking truTV show before its live tour stops in Seattle.

09/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Dance

Tools of the Trade: Madboots' Blue Rose Petals

Thousands of flowers bring the New York collective's piece in the Whim W'Him Choregoraphic Shindig to life.

09/08/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Courtney Marie Andrews

The singer-songwriter discusses the atypical path that led her to 'Honest Life.'

09/07/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festivals

Bumbershoot 2016: Nothing's In the Right Place

The highs and lows of this year's Labor Day weekend festivities at Seattle Center.

09/07/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Slide Show

Bumbershoot 2016 Photo Recap

The sights of another arts-filled Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center.

09/06/2016 Photography by Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: September 6–11

Luke Burbank returns to Seattle with 'Live Wire,' Davidson Galleries introduces new printmakers, Cinerama kicks off its 70mm Film Festival.

09/06/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Fall Arts!

The Top Things to See and Do in Seattle: Fall 2016

A season’s worth of must-see events for every personality type.

09/04/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

The Best of Bumbershoot 2016: Sunday

Our top picks in music, comedy, and culture for the Labor Day weekend fest.

09/01/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: September 2016

This month, Pioneer Square plays host faux wooden bodies, a killer group show, and horses.

08/31/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

The Best of Bumbershoot 2016: Saturday

Our top picks in music, comedy, and culture for the Labor Day weekend fest.

08/31/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Rori “CauthonLuck” Bryant-Raible

The local professional video game player looks to continue his team's unexpected 'Heroes of the Storm' success at PAX.

08/31/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

The Best of Bumbershoot 2016: Friday

Our top picks in music, comedy, and culture for the Labor Day weekend fest.

08/30/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: September 2016

The Monkees find new life, Seattle Symphony kicks off the new season with Joyce DiDonato, and Gad Elmaleh tries his hand at English standup comedy.

08/30/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: August 29–September 5

Diana Nyad testifies to the power of perseverance, Ever So Android releases another batch of dark electronic rock tunes, and the Fair gets underway in Puyallup.

08/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Sound Off

Enough with Football Fan Victimhood

A plea to stop being petty about every perceived slight.

08/23/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Suicide Squeeze's David Dickenson

The founder of the Seattle indie record label discusses its 20th anniversary.

08/23/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: August 22–28

Vibrations Festival reverberates in Volunteer Park, LaMay America's Car Museum hosts a drive-in movie, and the Living End shreds at Neumos.

08/22/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Jerry Seinfeld Comes to the Paramount Theatre

The comedy icon performs standup in Seattle this November.

08/22/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Books & Talks

Neil deGrasse Tyson Is Coming to Ruin Your Favorite Movies

When he isn’t busy heading the Hayden Planetarium or hosting StarTalk and Cosmos, Neil deGrasse Tyson transforms into his diabolical alter ego—Hollywood’s Wet Blanket.

08/22/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld