Trio restaurant in downtown Roanoke hosts Cocktails for a Cause every Wednesday night. Proceeds at the restaurant for the evening are given to the charitable organization. It’s a great time and a great marketing strategy by the owner.

This week on September 12, Roanoke Opera will be the featured charity. The full cast from Hansel and Gretel will be in attendance. The evening starts at 5 pm and concludes at 8 pm.