Jackson Free Press

Beer is good, painting is good, and Jacksonians love both. Soon, we'll be able to combine the two with Paint Nite Jackson's new event series, Paint & Pint Nite, which takes place Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 at Fenian's Pub.

Since launching earlier this year, Paint Nite Jackson has received positive responses from its participants and has continued to expand its event offerings.

"People seem really excited to have something different here in Jackson," Meredith Gonzalez-Fernandez, the owner of Paint Nite Jackson, says.

Dan Herman and Sean McGrail founded Paint Nite in 2012, taking inspiration from a party at a paint studio that served wine and beer. The business has already expanded to more than 1,500 cities worldwide, including the Jackson metro area, with painting events at a variety of local restaurants in addition to Fenian's, including El Sombrero in Flowood and Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano in Ridgeland.

Gonzalez-Fernandez says many of the local businesses have been excited about the chance for collaborations like Paint & Pint Nite at Fenian's, which will give participants the opportunity to drink and socialize as they paint. She will choose the image ahead of time, but she says each painter is encouraged to add their own touches.

Tickets for all events are $45 and must be purchased in advance at paintnite.com. Use the code "JFPlove" for $20 off the ticket price. All supplies will be provided, including a painting apron, but participants should always dress for mess.

Pint & Paint Night is at Fenian's Pub (901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055, fenianspub.com) on Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. For more information and a list of events, find Paint Nite Jackson on Facebook or visit paintnite.com.

CORRECTIONS: In the original version of this story, we said that Meredith Gonzalez-Fernandez is an artist and a party hostess for Paint Nite Jackson. She's actually the owner. The code "JFPlove" is for $20, not 20 percent, off the ticket price, and the photo credit should be courtesy Meredith Gonzalez-Fernandez. The Jackson Free Press apologizes for these errors.