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WASHINGTON - Carole King has a friend in the Library of Congress. She's the first woman to win the library's Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - It may be 2012, but it's a repeat of 2011 for Adele: Once again, she has the year's top-selling album on iTunes.

From carols sung by choirs to Handel’s Messiah performed by orchestras, the sound of the holidays is all around. This week, fans of holiday music have their choice of events to enjoy and even sing along to familiar tunes: • St.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The way Michael Chabon sees it, he took the cowardly way out early in his career. It's a startling admission from one of modern American literature's unquestioned giants. And it's a little bit true.

Christmas is the time of year when apostates like myself are supposed to rediscover the better angels of our nature, joining together with family, friends and perfect strangers in a spirit of harmony and generosity.

EXHIBITION Caitlin McDonagh, Guts When: Opening tonight, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Runs through Jan. 6 Where: fifty-fifty arts collective, 2516 Douglas St.

REVIEW Ride the Cyclone Where: Phoenix Theatre, University of Victoria When: To Dec. 15 Rating: 3.5 (out of five) Once again, Victoria has the opportunity to Ride the Cyclone.

One of Canadian rock’s most recognizable vocalists is poised to officially become a senior citizen. That would be Burton Cummings, playing the Royal Theatre with his band Sunday.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Golden Globes have an ear for musical drama, handing two nominations to ABC's new "Nashville" and a nod to NBC's freshman series "Smash." But the broadcast networks were largely overlooked, as usual.

Your typical singer-songwriter can be found in bars and intimate concert halls. But Chantal Kreviazuk will tell you she feels right at home hopping stages backed by symphony orchestras across the country.