Celebrate the joys of the season with Detroit’s own Karen Newman Friday, December 7, 8 p.m. at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. You’ll hear many of  the timeless holiday favorites, as well as some of Karen’s original songs. Karen will be accompanied by Henry Ford College’s Big Band. For tickets, call (313) 943-2354 ext. 1 or visit dearborntheater.com.