Stories for Nov. 5, 2010

An off night at the Symphony

Fri, Nov 5, 4:35 p.m.

The orchestra has an ambitious project of short world premieres for Gerard Schwarz's farewell season. They didn't come off well in this weekend's concert, which also features Andre Watts playing Beethoven.

Intiman says it's taking 'corrective measures'

Fri, Nov 5, 3:55 p.m.

By David Brewster

The theater company, after stonewalling, admits to "management missteps" and slow payment of bills. Isn't it time to address the financial distress of many Seattle arts groups more openly and creatively?

Around state, transit systems are facing bad scenarios

Fri, Nov 5, 2 a.m.

By C.B. Hall

As with Metro, smaller transit agencies are facing adjustments and cutbacks. Some have sought voter approval for higher taxes, and more may go in that uncertain direction.

Culture clash divides the Cascade Bicycle Club

Fri, Nov 5, 2 a.m.

By Hugo Kugiya

Should the largest cycling club on the West Coast be edgy and aggressive, or polite and well-connected? The group debates its direction after the sudden firing of its executive director.