The Palmetto Opera

10/12/2026

🎶FREE CONCERT THIS SUNDAY!🎶

We are absolutely delighted to partner with Patrons and Friends of the Arts at Ebenezer for a breathtaking afternoon of live opera! Join The Palmetto Opera in the historic, elegant sanctuary of Ebenezer Lutheran Church for a performance showcasing the vocal artistry and emotional depth of some of Columbia’s finest vocalists.

Whether you’re a seasoned opera, aficionado or looking to experience the magic of opera for the first time, this performance is perfect for you! Expect a captivating selection of beloved arias and ensemble pieces that bring the drama and timeless beauty of opera straight to the heart of downtown Columbia!

This event is free to the public and guests are invited to enjoy a glass of ch*****ne at the reception.

📆Sunday, October 18th at 4PM
📍Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St., Columbia, SC 29201
🎟️FREE

Featured Artists:
Ashley Briggs Oakey, Soprano
Ella Canney, Soprano
Dr. Johnnie Felder, Tenor
Colin Cunningham, Baritone
Sharon Rattray, Pianist

For more details and to learn about the performers, please visit www.palmettooperasc.org.

09/03/2026

Tonight is another Opera Thursday at Villa Tronco! We’re putting the spotlight on two exceptional vocalists who are bringing their talent, passion, and artistry to the stage.

Ella Canney, Soprano, is a senior Vocal Performance major at the University of South Carolina. Ella is an accomplished soprano whose recent honors include winning the 2026 USC Concerto-Aria Competition. Her performance experience includes Opera at USC, the Chautauqua Opera Conservatory, Tanglewood, Juilliard, Opera Lucca, and USC Castleton.

Colin Cunningham, Baritone, is also a senior voice major at USC. Colin has built an impressive performance résumé, including roles with Opera at USC and performances at Carnegie Hall, the Musikverein in Vienna, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

They’ll be joined by Sharon Rattray on piano.

Come support wonderful, local artists and celebrate the magic of live opera on the first Thursday of every month! These events are usually sold out, so be sure to book your reservations for October and November early by calling the restaurant at 803-256-7677.

For more information on upcoming events, please visit www.palmettooperasc.org/operathursday

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!