
Join us for an evening of creativity and fun at Casa El Mirador in The Dalles! Local artist Denae Manion will be leading us in a Paint Nite event where we will unleash our inner artists and create our very own masterpieces. Sip on a margarita and let the stunning views of the Columbia River inspire you as you paint alongside friends old and new. Denae will guide us step by step, so no experience is necessary. Come relax, unwind, and leave with a beautiful piece of art to call your own. Don't miss out on this unique and memorable experience at Casa El Mirador with Denae Manion! Artist and Muralist Denae Manion has completed over 800 paint and sip events and has won awards for her entertaining hosting abilities. Enjoy a wonderfully fun evening while creating a beautiful piece you'll be proud to call your own. All supplies included. Take home canvas size 16x20 inches. Learn more about Denae Manion: ManionStudios.com.
CASA EL MIRADOR is proud to be a part of The Dalles community. We strive for the best possible food and service using only the freshest and finest ingredients available. You have our commitment to quality, value and your complete satisfaction. Casa El Mirador has been serving the Columbia Gorge Region since 1994. We offer a complete menu of quality authentic Mexican Food. Casa El Mirador offers a “Fiesta of Flavors” in fine Mexican food. Whether you visit our atmosphere filled restaurant, utilize our “Casa El Mirador Catering Service or call for our “Fiesta of Flavors To Go Menu” we guarantee you’ll find a Fiesta of flavors!



Classic Mexican cooking & margaritas are offered in colorful surrounds at this longstanding cantina.
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Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes. Caribbean Sunset II is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Denae breaks every step down clearly. Most of our guests have never picked up a brush before, and they leave with something they're genuinely proud of. Worth knowing: Paint Nite events happen at real bars and restaurants, not studios — it's a night out that happens to involve painting.
A painting class teaches you technique. Paint Nite gives you a finished painting and a good night. Denae is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at CASA EL MIRADOR, a real local spot, not a studio. Paint Nite invented this format in 2012 and has sold more than 10 million tickets. The trade-off is honest: lighting varies, it can get loud, and the person at the next easel is a stranger. That's the point. It's more of a night out than a class.
Caribbean Sunset II is one of our most popular date night paintings in The Dalles. You each paint your own canvas — same painting, different results — which always makes for a fun comparison at the end of the night. The painting has a calm, intimate quality — good for a relaxed evening.
Denae is a real local artist based in The Dalles — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. Paint Nite artists complete our certification program before their first event. Across all Paint Nite events, 93% of guests say their instructor was amazing. Monique A. said: 'Denae, the instructor was amazing and patient. She is incredibly helpful and loves to paint and create. It’s always a pleasure to be a guest at one of her paint nights!'
CASA EL MIRADOR is a local venue in The Dalles — a real local spot, not a dedicated painting studio. Paint Nite events happen at places like this by design — venues with character, regulars, and a bar. It can get lively. That's what makes it a night out rather than a class.
Yes — we have 4 upcoming events in The Dalles this month. You can view them here.
Caribbean Sunset II is a summer painting — bright, warm tones that match the season perfectly.
Yaymaker is Paint Nite. We brought both brands together under the Paint Nite name — same artists, same events, same format we invented in 2012. More than 10 million tickets have been sold across both brands combined. If you used to attend Yaymaker events in The Dalles, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Caribbean Sunset II includes the canvas, all the paint you'll need, the use of brushes and an apron during the event, and step-by-step instruction from Denae. Drinks and food are ordered separately from CASA EL MIRADOR — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
This event runs approximately 2 hours. Doors open at 2:30 PM — we recommend arriving 15 minutes early to get settled and order your first drink before Denae starts the painting.
You can reschedule your ticket to any other Paint Nite event up to 24 hours before this one starts. After that, tickets are locked — no refunds or changes. If Paint Nite cancels this event for any reason, you'll receive a full automatic refund.
This event has reached our minimum attendance threshold and is guaranteed to run. If we ever have to cancel a guaranteed event, every ticket holder receives a full automatic refund plus a free ticket to a future Paint Nite — no questions asked. The only exception is weather or force majeure, where full refunds are issued but free tickets are not.
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