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Articles by Seth Sommerfeld
Seattle Asian American Film Festival 2019 Picks
Seattle Asian American Film Festival 2019 Picks
By Seth Sommerfeld • February 21, 2019 1:30 pm

Make the most of the cultural cinematic event with these four selections.

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Britney Barber (center) and Samantha Demboski (left) perform in ‘Empty Orchestra.’ Photo courtesy Jet City Improv
Making It Up As They Go Along
By Seth Sommerfeld • February 20, 2019 1:30 am

Jet City Improv’s retributive actions towards a former player raise issues of the comedy institution’s staff culture.

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TacocaT got you a new song for Valentine’s Day. Photo by Helen Moga
TacocaT Returns to Dance With Its Seattle Drag...
By Seth Sommerfeld • February 14, 2019 12:15 pm

The Seattle rock quartet’s new album ‘This Mess Is a Place’ comes out May 3 on Sub Pop.

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Cherdonna Shinatra has a laugh during ‘<em>Ditch</em>.’ Photo by Jenny May Peterson
Clowning Around at the Frye with Cherdonna Shinatra’s...
By Seth Sommerfeld • February 13, 2019 1:30 am

The colorful daily dance performance examines performative femininity and people-pleasing.

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Brandi Carlile needs more mantel space after taking winning three Grammys on Sunday night.
Seattle Cleans Up at the Grammys
By Seth Sommerfeld • February 10, 2019 10:00 pm

Brandi Carlile, the Seattle Symphony, and Chris Cornell combine to take home six awards.

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Susan Lieu performs a version of 140 LBS at Northwest New Works in 2018. Photo by Joe Iano
Susan Lieu Feels The Weight of Death and...
By Seth Sommerfeld • February 6, 2019 1:30 am

Her one-woman show ‘140 LBS’ confronts her mother’s death via plastic surgery malpractice.

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Daniel Bryan flaunts his new eco-friendly WWE Championship. Photo courtesy WWE
Seattle’s Eco-Friendly WWE Champion
By Seth Sommerfeld • February 1, 2019 3:00 pm

Aberdeen native Daniel Bryan once again tops the pro wrestling world, but this time he’s an intriguing environmental bad guy.

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Pacific Northwest Ballet’s ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ also includes plenty of dancing beauty. Photo by Angela Sterling
Pick List: ‘The Sleeping Beauty,’ Sadie Dupuis, Interpol
By Seth Sommerfeld • January 30, 2019 3:50 pm

The week’s best entertainment events.

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Pickwick’s Galen Disston stars as Drew in 5th Ave’s ‘Rock of Ages.’ Photo by Mark Kitaoka
Pickwick’s Galen Disston Takes the Stage in ‘Rock...
By Seth Sommerfeld • January 30, 2019 2:55 pm

The local rocker steps outside his comfort zone for 5th Avenue Theatre’s ’80s hair metal jukebox musical.

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At long last, Edgar Martinez’s waiting game is over. Photo by clare_and_ben/Flickr
Edgar Martinez Finally Makes the Hall of Fame
By Seth Sommerfeld • January 22, 2019 6:00 pm

In his last year on the ballot, the Mariner legend and greatest designated hitter of all time gets the Cooperstown call.

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Federal workers are welcome inside the walls of Benaroya Hall during the government shutdown. Photo by Brandon Patoc
Seattle Symphony and Seattle Opera Offer Free Tickets...
By Seth Sommerfeld • January 18, 2019 4:13 pm

You can’t shut down the arts.

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The interrogation of Parolles serves as one of the comedic highlights in ‘All’s Well That Ends Well.’ Photo by John Ulman
‘All’s Well’ Doesn’t End Well
By Seth Sommerfeld • January 18, 2019 10:30 am

Despite strong performances and comedic zest, it’s hard to not get hung up on the befuddling ending of Seattle Shakespeare’s latest production.

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Appropriately, Tacoma Art Museum’s new Benaroya Wing gives a splash of glass                                 to the building’s facade. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider
Tacoma Art Museum Opens New Benaroya Wing With...
By Seth Sommerfeld • January 16, 2019 1:30 am

Stunning glass trees by Debora Moore highlight the addition’s initial offerings.

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NHL Commisioner Shares Vision During Seattle Visit
NHL Commisioner Shares Vision During Seattle Visit
By Seth Sommerfeld • January 11, 2019 8:30 am

Gary Bettman discussed the new franchise’s name, the city’s hockey infracture, and future All-Star Games.

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All Star Opera. Photo by Rachel Koll
All Star Opera Embarks on a World Tour...
By Seth Sommerfeld • January 7, 2019 1:30 am

The hip-hop/soul band’s second annual tour of the city’s venues with local artists raises money for homeless women and children.

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Top 10 Albums of 2018
Top 10 Albums of 2018
By Seth Sommerfeld • December 31, 2018 7:00 pm

The best music of the year.

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Photo by Tiffany Von Arnim/Flickr
Seattle Weekly’s 2018 Year in Review
By Seth Sommerfeld • December 28, 2018 2:20 pm

A collection of our favorite and most impactful stories from the past 12 months.

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Angel Blue and Alfred Walker starred in Seattle Opera’s wonderful ‘Porgy and Bess.’ Photo by Philip Newton
2018 Seattle Arts Highlights
By Seth Sommerfeld • December 26, 2018 1:30 am

Our arts writers reminisce about their favorite moments from the past year.

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Top 10 Seattle Albums of 2018
Top 10 Seattle Albums of 2018
By Seth Sommerfeld • December 18, 2018 8:00 am

The best the local music scene had to offer.

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This could be the last time, so why not give the gift of a ticket to the The Rollings Stones’ May concert? Photo by Raph_PH/Wikimedia Commons
Seattle Arts Gift Guide 2018
By Seth Sommerfeld • December 12, 2018 1:30 am

Get that last-minute shopping done with these books, albums, tickets, and more.

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Minus the Bear is Ready to Hibernate
Minus the Bear is Ready to Hibernate
By Seth Sommerfeld • December 12, 2018 1:30 am

After 17 years of influential innovation, the Seattle rock band prepares to say goodbye.

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Brandi Carlile Notches Six Grammy Nominations
Brandi Carlile Notches Six Grammy Nominations
By Seth Sommerfeld • December 7, 2018 11:50 am

Fellow Seattleites Alice in Chains, the late Chris Cornell, and the Seattle Symphony also are up for awards.

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Stripping the Mariners for Parts
Stripping the Mariners for Parts
By Seth Sommerfeld • December 4, 2018 5:00 pm

How Jerry Dipoto’s radical rebuild feels like an emotionless venture capital operation.

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