The United Way Festival of Trees Benefit takes place 7-10 p.m. Thursday at MSU's Palmeiro Center. Christmas trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, and pottery will be available for purchase during an evening of music, food, and silent and live auctions. Helping decorate some of the featured items are (l-r) Mandee Lewis, Melanie King and Nelle Cohen. For ticket and other information, click here.