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Christmas Cabaret Over the Cove

7 p.m.
Lake Shore Room (Visitor Center)

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On Sale dates

  • Friends of Ford House: Buy early, starting Tuesday, November 11, at 10 a.m.

  • General Public: Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 18 at 10 a.m

DividerDATE: Friday, December 19, 2025

Time: 7 p.m.

AGE RANGE: Adults

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Celebrate the holidays with a cozy, lakeside concert full of joy and music! Singer Vanessa Carr and her amazing band will perform your favorite holiday songs—old and new—with a few fun surprises. Set inside the warm and festive Lake Shore Room overlooking Ford Cove, this special cabaret-style concert is a great way to enjoy the season with your loved ones. Get ready to sing along, smile, and feel the holiday cheer!

Tickets sell fast—don’t miss this magical night!

About the Artist:

Vanessa Carr is a world-class entertainer noted for her dynamic musical performances. As a singer and dancer recognized for her emotional interpretations, humorous renditions, captivating storytelling, and genuine connection to audiences, Vanessa sparks joy in the hearts of her listeners. Her ever-growing repertoire includes various genres: Broadway show tunes, music from The Great American Songbook to Opera, international favorites, and soulful standards. Her influences include Liza Minelli, Barbra Streisand, Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, Frank Sinatra, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Dionne Warwick, Linda Eder, and Linda Ronstadt!

Learn more about Vanessa Carr.

SEATING
Seating for this event is general admission. Tickets for Concert Over the Cove are sold individually. If you wish to sit with or near another party, please email events@fordhouse.org with your request. While not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate. Seating is at shared tables, so guests may be seated next to or with others.

Admission:

  • Friend of Ford House Adult (21+): $75
  • Public Adult (21+): $90

Accessibility Information:

At Ford House, we are committed to ensuring that all guests can enjoy our events. If you have any questions or need additional information about accessibility before booking your tickets, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can email us at info@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

For more details about our accessibility features, please visit our General Accessibility Information Page.

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All ticket sales, memberships, and other purchases are non-refundable. Refunds will only be issued if Ford House closes or cancels an event. In such cases, guests with tickets or reservations will be notified.

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Accessibility

At Ford House, we are committed to ensuring all guests can enjoy our events. If you have any questions or need additional information about accessibility before booking your tickets, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

For more details about our accessibility features, please visit our General Accessibility Information Page.

Thank you to Ford Philanthropy

Ford House is grateful for the generous support of Ford Philanthropy and helping us fulfill our educational mission and making Ford House more accessible to our community.

About Ford House

Ford House is a 501c3 nonprofit and National Historic Landmark. Experience the historic family home of Edsel Ford, the only son of Henry Ford, and his wife, Eleanor. Visitors from all over the world come to wander, wonder, and explore the beauty of this 1928 National Historic Landmark and uncover a unique piece of the American automotive story in metro Detroit. Learn more below.