Palmetto Christmas mixes music, philanthropy

A jolly Christmas event two days before Christmas is an opportunity for music lovers in the Midlands to spread good cheer and drink a beer.

Palmetto Christmas is a fundraising music event that will take place 6-11 p.m. today at the Music Farm, 1022 Senate St.

The event will include live music from The Blue Pickups and Seventy Six and Sunny, food, drinks and raffle prizes for those who bring in toy donations.

The funds raised and toys collected during the event will benefit the Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. The children’s hospital cares for more than 80,000 children each year and offers more than 30 medical specialties for children.

For more information about the event, visit www.palmettochristmas.com or email PalmettoChristmas@gmail.com.

Tickets are $25 per person or $40 a couple and are available at www.palmettochristmas.com. Those not able to attend can make donations online on the website through Dec. 31.

This story was originally published December 23, 2015 at 6:00 AM.