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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KUOW Blog
The uncomfortable, guilty, amazing experience of 'Choir Boy': Reporter's Notebook
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'Choir Boy' explores life, love, and queer identity for Black teens
Oscar-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play “Choir Boy," showing at ACT Theatre, is a coming-of-age story where none of the characters actually come-of-age – and that is the play’s brilliance.
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KUOW Newsroom
New Seattle film commission will help bring Hollywood productions to the city
This week, the Seattle City Council unanimously voted to create a long sought-after Seattle film commission to support local film projects. The measure has the potential to make a major impact on filmmaking in Seattle.
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Soundside
'Local Sightings' brings PNW films back to Seattle
Last Friday the Northwest Film Forum launched "Local Sightings" - a film festival dedicated to movies made by and about the Pacific Northwest.
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'Creating an environment where black artists can thrive.' Central District gallery looks to reclaim neighborhood
After years of rapid redevelopment and gentrification transforming the central district, Seattle’s historically Black neighborhood, local philanthropist and advocate for Black arts Vivian Phillips has stepped in with a plan to reclaim a piece of the community.
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Soundside
50 years celebrating Black arts: The Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute marks a milestone
For 50 years, the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute has played a vital role in fostering the talent of African American artists and performers here in Seattle. Visitors to the Central-District based arts center - many of whom live in the neighborhood - might stroll over to watch the teen summer musical, take a dance class, or tour an art exhibit. KUOW arts and culture reporter Mike Davis sat down with some of the key members behind the organization.
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Soundside
What it takes to 'make it' in Seattle's hip-hop scene
Carving out a music career in any city is tough, and there are going to be highs and lows. But being a hip hop artist in Seattle comes with its own set of challenges.
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KUOW Newsroom
A tale of two cities: August Wilson was born in Pittsburgh, but loved Seattle
Nationally, August Wilson is known as an award-winning playwright, whose work captivated the nation with authentic storytelling that breathed life into characters portraying African American life and experiences throughout the 20th century.
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Soundside
Remembering August Wilson's Seattle legacy
August Wilson's "Century Cycle," comprised of 10 plays detailing and exploring the life of African Americans throughout the 1900s, is famously set in his hometown of Pittsburgh. But for the last 15 years of his life Wilson lived in Seattle, drawing inspiration from café windows and conversations at the local IHOP.
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KUOW Newsroom
Music and design highlight Seattle's weekend arts calendar
‘If you hear his laid-back delivery, it is almost like just hearing rain fall on your window.’