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 & Life
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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Arts & Life
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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Arts & Life
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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Arts & Life
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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Arts & Life
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.’
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Arts & Life
'It's an ongoing celebration:' Ruth E. Carter on her Afrofuturistic costume designs
The Marvel film Black "Panther" has a lot to amaze audiences — stunning CGI, a roster of A-List actors. But the finer details that make Wakanda what it is aren't acted, or computer generated. They're sewn together, stitch by stitch, by an entire team off-screen.
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Why the entire board of Seattle's ACT Theatre just stepped down
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Arts & Life
Where the music has mattered for 50 years: KEXP's big anniversary
You’re listening to Soundside on 94.9 KUOW. But today, we’re talking about a different Seattle radio station.
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Arts & Life
Trapped weasels and middle fingers. Seattle artists react to Roe
People in Seattle are still coming to grips with the Supreme Court’s landmark overturning of Roe V Wade. Artists in our communities are no different.
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Arts & Life
Commercial galleries vs. local flair: These Seattle art fairs are competing for your attendance
This weekend, two major art fairs are taking place in downtown Seattle within a two-block radius of one another.