The Palmetto Opera

06/01/2026

Come hear the beautiful voices of Taylor Johnson and Dr. Johnnie Felder accompanied by pianist Blade Boulware this Thursday at Villa Tronco!

Opera Thursday was created to entertain lifelong aficionados and introduce new listeners to the beauty of opera. Join The Palmetto Opera each month at Villa Tronco for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, lively company, and captivating performances of arias and Broadway favorites by Midlands-area opera singers.

Dinner begins at 6:00 PM.
The performance starts at 7:00 PM.
Reservations are required.

To make a reservation, please call the restaurant at 803-256-7677. See you there!

at Villa Tronco Italian Restaurant featuring Taylor Johnson, soprano and Dr. Johnnie Felder, tenor with Blade Boulware, pianistJoin The Palmetto Opera on June 4thfeaturingTaylor Johnson, soprano and Dr. Johnnie Felder, tenorwithBlade Boulware, pianistIf you wish to reserve a table for June 4th, plea...

05/05/2026

It’s Midlands Gives!

We invite you to join The Palmetto Opera again this year to help us reach our goal. We are proud to announce that we still have $1800 available in matching funds. That means your gift through Midlands Gives can be doubled!

Over the past 20 years, The Palmetto Opera has become a valuable stakeholder in bringing consistent high-quality opera performances to South Carolina.

Your generosity will ensure that we can continue:

-serving over 1,000 members of the arts community every year through a main stage opera production. This upcoming year is Don Giovanni!

-monthly concerts with Opera Thursday at Villa Tronco Italian Restaurant and other Columbia businesses.

-building meaningful relationships with public schools in South Carolina through Opera is Awesome!

We provide continuous performance opportunities for local classical singers and boost opera’s presence in South Carolina. Small or large, your contribution today will help make a difference in your arts community now.

Thank you for being a part of our opera community and for thinking of The Palmetto Opera when giving to your favorite organizations today!