American folk singer and songwriter Carrie Newcomer will perform a concert of her original compositions at Central College Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Cox-Snow Recital Hall. Newcomer has released 15 albums since her debut album in 1991. In addition to her concert, Newcomer will deliver the keynote address at a convocation titled “A Conversation with Carrie Newcomer,” Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. in Douwstra Auditorium. The convocation is held in conjunction with Intersections, Central’s required first-year course.