After seven years of building, The Palmetto Opera is growing! In 2008, productions were held February 24th and 26th at the Columbia Museum of Art, and Dance to the Opera was presented at the Columbia Ballroom Company's studio on April 12th.      Several events are in the works for 2009, including an Italian Night on January 24th at the Capital City Club, and a production at the Columbia Museum of Art on January 29th.      We want to do more in the coming year, specifically, to create a full season of performances for 2009-2010. We know it will take financial resources to make this a reality, and to help us in our efforts, we have established the Puccini Society. The mission of this special group will be to help us make others aware of opera and help us showcase our local talent and help bring additional talented professionals to the area through a season of performances.      We know that by visiting this site, you have an appreciation of opera and recognize the value of living in a community that supports various art forms. For this reason, we are inviting you to become a member of the Puccini Society. Annual membership is $1,000, with a choice to make payments on the schedule you select. Benefits of membership include two tickets to each of The Palmetto Opera's productions, invitations to special receptions, and recognition on our website and in production programs. Will you please join us? Imagine the new and exciting artistic experiences you will help us  create!