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
'We Are Not Strangers' depicts the little told story of allyship between Seattle's Sephardic and Japanese communities
In his new graphic novel "We Are Not Strangers," author and illustrator Josh Tuininga explores the relationship between a Sephardic Jewish man and his Japanese American neighbor as they navigate the tension in Seattle on the precipice of World War II.
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Arts & Life
Get ready for sword fights and quarterstaffs as Robin Hood swashbuckles in Seattle's backyard
Robin Hood steals from the rich and gives to the poor in Village Theatre’s production of "Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood," now playing in Issaquah with a run next month at Village Theatre in Everett. This production, based on the book by award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig, is a quick-witted and farcical tale of a fight against tyranny. And in this case, the fight is literal — with swords, arrows, and a slew of insults.
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Arts & Life
Fall arts season launches with Little Mermaid, Robin Hood, and the Black and Loud Fest
KUOW's arts reporter Mike Davis chats with Kim Malcolm about his weekly picks
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Food
At 75, Cougar Gold canned cheese is still a Washington state favorite
The Washington State University Creamery is celebrating its 75th anniversary this weekend. The creamery is known for serving up scoops of Apple Cup Crisp to hungry students in Pullman. But let’s be real: You probably know them for Cougar Gold, a nearly two-pound can of cheddar cheese that is sought-after across the state.
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Program pledging to get every unsheltered person off downtown Seattle’s streets comes to an end
In February of 2022, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority announced an ambitious program promising to reduce unsheltered homelessness in downtown Seattle to zero — potentially within a year. But 19 months later, the organization announced the end of Partnership for Zero, after only meeting a fraction of its goal.
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Arts & Life
'Bottoms': another raunchy teenage comedy but with high school lesbians at its center
KUOW Arts and Culture Reporter Mike Davis sits down with Jas Keimig and Chase Burns of "Unstreamable" to talk about the new movie, "Bottoms."
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Arts & Life
Little Mermaid makes a big splash at Seattle's 5th Ave Theater
The 5th Ave Theater’s original production of the Disney classic, “The Little Mermaid”, was a magical experience with familiar characters, recognizable songs, and a few wonderful surprises that wowed the opening night crowd that was packed with kids.
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Arts & Life
Rapper Common talks 50 years of hip-hop and hopes for the industry’s future
Common is an Academy Award, Grammy, and Emmy award winning artist. The Chicago born emcee is a true hip hop icon with an award-winning career that spans decades. KUOW's Mike Davis caught up with Common ahead of his performance at Benaroya Hall on Monday, Sept. 18.
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Arts & Life
Tina Turner, the musical, rolls into Seattle!
"Tina, The Tina Turner Musical," is showing at the Paramount, and opening night was electric.
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Arts & Life
'Fantasy A gets a Mattress': Local low-budget movie gains momentum in Seattle
"Fantasy A gets a Mattress" is taking Seattle by storm. The movie, filmed in Seattle, won best narrative feature at the Seattle Black Film Festival back in April, and has sold out twenty screenings at the Beacon Cinema. Now, it’s been chosen as an official selection at upcoming events including the Seattle Film Summit, Poulsbo Film Festival, Local Sighting Film Festival and Tacoma Film Festival.