Mike Davis
Reporter
About
Mike Davis is a reporter covering arts and culture. In the past, he's reported on news, politics, and sports for the South Seattle Emerald. Mike previously hosted a podcast where he discussed national politics and pop-culture.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: he/him
Professional Affiliations: SABJ
Stories
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Arts outings celebrate winter, the unstreamable, and everlasting gobstoppers
Thanksgiving behind, more holidays ahead, KUOW's arts and culture reporter Mike Davis takes us to Seattle Center for "Winterfest," Northwest Film Forum for Unstreamable's "Drop Dead Gorgeous," and Magnuson Park Theatre for "Willy Wonka: The Musical"
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'Thin Skin' captures a portrait of Seattle fueled by family, conflict, and jazz
The new movie "Thin Skin" follows the life of Ahamefule J. Oluo, a newly divorced father who spends his days working a soul-sucking office job, while at night, he works on what he truly loves: his music. Then, Oluo speaks to his father for the first time in decades, and things take a turn.
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The Postman announces new location in Seattle's Central District
The Postman, a beloved Central District shipping and postal shop, is starting a new chapter after two tragic shootings.
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Producer picks: Seattle on the stage and in the toy box
In the spirit of thankfulness: Soundside is going to revisit some of our favorite segments from over the last year, and the hardworking producers who make Soundside will be making the picks.
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Top 3 Seattle holiday shows for kids, adults, and families in 2023
Whether you’re into theater, ballet, burlesque, or just looking for an enjoyable holiday-themed experience, there is a show in the Seattle area for you.
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Mike's arts picks cover adult, kid, and family-friendly Christmas theater bases
KUOW's arts and culture reporter Mike Davis shares his bountiful wish list with Kim Malcolm.
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Results are in: What do this year's elections mean for 2024?
Washington elections are a lesson in patience. A week after the general election, results are just shaping up for most of the major races. And those results can help with determining what policy and politics will look like in Seattle, and Washington.
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Arts picks: Screaming at SAM, an anger jar at the Frye, and butterbeer in Bellevue
KUOW's arts and culture reporter Mike Davis takes Kim Malcolm to "Neon American Anthem" at the Seattle Art Museum, "Hanako O’Leary: Izanami" at the Frye Art Museum, and "Harry Potter: Magic at Play" in Bellevue.
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Lindy West & Meagan Hatcher-Mays talk "Text Me Back"
KUOW Arts and Culture reporter Mike Davis sits down with the hosts of the new podcast "TEXT ME BACK" to find out why they decided to record the conversations that usually take place via text!
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What's happened so far in the trial of Tacoma officers charged with killing Manny Ellis
For the last six weeks, jurors in Tacoma have listened to testimony in the trial against three Tacoma police officers charged in the death of 33 year-old Manuel Ellis. Soundside guest host Mike Davis caught up with Peter Talbot, a criminal justice reporter for The News Tribune in Tacoma about some key moments in the trial so far.