The St. Elmo Merchants Association is announcing a new series of Saturday evening monthly events that coincides with the popular new World Music Summer program at the Incline Railway Lower Station. The Sundown In St Elmo series features working artist receptions, open mics, live music and giveaways from participating merchants. The first Sundown in St. Elmo event will kick off Saturday, June 20th at 6pm. Participating businesses include Umbra Essence Candles and Gifts, Pasha Coffee and Tea, Body Wisdom Therapeutic Massage and Collective Clothing. Each of the businesses will offer in-store specials as well as a variety of activities between 6pm-9pm. All events are free and open to the public.
 
Umbra Essence Candles and Gifts will host an evening with local potter Shadow May. A reception for the artist will include an opportunity to meet the artist and see and discuss new work, as well as complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres on the garden terrace. Umbra Essence Candles and Gifts will also be giving away a $50 gift certificate.
 
Pasha Coffee and Tea will feature “New Voices”, an evening of poetry from 4 accomplished area poets, as well as a reading from a mystery guest. Visitors will also have the chance to win a $15 gift card. The unique Turkish coffeehouse is home of the Halvah Latte and is the only coffee house in Chattanooga with a full organic-only coffee bar.
 
Body Wisdom Therapeutic Massage will extend their hours for the open house series while offering the chance to win a free 30 minute massage.
 
Collective Clothing, St. Elmo’s newest business, will feature live music and in-store specials on their recycled resale vintage and urban fashions.
 
Visitors are encouraged to come early and enjoy the free live music at the Incline Railway lower station during World Music Summer. The free summer music series takes place every Saturday from 11am until 6pm and features Kofi Mawuko of Ogya World Music Band, Devidasa World Music Band, Milele Roots, Lumbar 5 and Tropical Swing. Other Saturday afternoon offerings in St. Elmo this summer include tours and tastings at the Moccasin Bend Brewing Company, candle making workshops and studio tours at Umbra Essence Candles, and a variety of menu specials at Blacksmiths Bistro.
 
Whether you come for the day, the afternoon or just the evening events, there is always something unique and new happening in St. Elmo.