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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'This world — it's changed a lot': 2 Palestinian artists reflect on their lives through art
At the Mercer Island "SZ Gallery", curator Suzanne Zahr has brought together the works of 12 artists for a show she calls "We are human. We are hopeful. We are hurting. We are Palestine."
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Mike's list of new art exhibits challenges and inspires
KUOW's arts and culture reporter Mike Davis shared his latest picks with Kim Malcolm.
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New podcast delves into the varied musical taste of Kurt Cobain
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Olympia gets preview of Billy Frank Jr. sculpture slated for Washington, D.C.
Washington state is primed to contribute to the arts in the other Washington in 2025, but first, Olympia got a sneak preview this week of a small-scale sculpture of Indigenous rights activist Billy Frank Jr.
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Looking for ways to celebrate MLK Day? Here are 7 Seattle area options
Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday is a Federal Holiday in the United States, observed on the third Monday of January. This year, the national holiday falls on King’s actual birthday, January 15th.
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'An invisible recession' is hitting Seattle's Hugo House
For decades, the nonprofit writers center Hugo House has been a place for writers to not just practice their craft - but find their voice. But Hugo House's future as an incubator for emerging writers is precarious, and the executive director says that reflects deeper issues in the art world.
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How Bellevue became home to Ukraine's ballet diaspora
This Holiday season, the Grand Kyiv Ballet, will perform “Snow White” at the Paramount theater in Seattle. But the Ukraine-based ballet company’s connection to the Pacific Northwest goes much deeper than this production.
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Comedian Roy Wood Jr. on 'The Daily Show,' politics, and the future of comedy
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In 'Heartbreak City,' Seattle sports are a product of its politics — and vice versa
For many, the spheres of sports and politics are totally separate arenas: one is a fun and low-stakes pastime, the other is a struggle for real-world power. But in his new book, “Heartbreak City: Seattle Sports and the Unmet Promise of Urban Progress,” author Shaun Scott makes the case that sports and politics have more in common than meets the eye. Going back to the city’s early roots, "Heartbreak City" traces the stories of athletes and activists who made Seattle an athletic and political powerhouse.
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There's so much to do for the holidays! Our arts picks
KUOW's arts and culture reporter Mike Davis shares his wish list.