Join Gaelic Muses with Michael Mullen for a month of music, magic, and community!​
From lively open-air festivals to vintage car shows, cozy Shire‑inspired teas, and heartfelt Sunday services, we’ll be bringing our unique blend of Celtic rhythms, fiddle fireworks, and musical storytelling to a variety of unforgettable settings. Whether you’re strolling an art fair, sipping afternoon tea among hobbits, or soaking in a soulful morning of music and reflection, there’s a perfect moment for you to come share in the tunes. 🎶

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🎨 Art in the Park​
📍 Susana Street Park, Martinez https://www.martinezarts.org/art-in-the-park.html​

🗓 Sunday, August 17 - 10:00–10:45 AM​
Enjoy fine arts and crafts booths, live music, and food trucks at Martinez Arts Association’s Art in the Park, now in its 54th year! We’ll kick off the music stage with a lively blend of traditional folk, Celtic rock, and enchanting pop-Celtic mashups. Come early, explore the artisan booths, and stay for the day!

🚗 The Wheelhouse in Willow Glen​
📍 1261 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose https://wheelhousewg.com/​

🗓 Sunday, September 14 - 4:30–7:30 PM​
Arrive early to catch the 17th Annual Goombah’s Car Show — hundreds of classic and vintage cars lining historic Lincoln Avenue for a community food drive known as the “Cruise for a Cause” (9 AM – 3 PM). Then join us at The Wheelhouse for an evening of music, great company, and local flavor.

🍵 The Celtic Tea Shoppe – Hobbit Harvest Celebration & Afternoon Tea​
📍 4432 Pearl Avenue, San Jose https://celticteashoppe.com​

🗓 Saturday, September 20​
A cozy Shire-inspired afternoon tea with themed courses, including:

• Scone Course
• Savory Course: Pippin’s Pumpkin Soup, Frodo’s Roasted Chicken, Samwise’s Po-tay-to Bacon Bite, and Cheeses from Willow on the Green
• Dessert Course: Bilbo’s Birthday Cake & Lembas Bread — the most guarded recipe in Lothlórien!

Enjoy hearty fare, friendship, and music straight from Middle-earth.

⛪ Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto​
📍 505 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto https://www.uucpa.org/​

Online Option Available​
🗓 Sunday, September 21 - 10:15 AM​
A welcoming, thoughtful service with wonderful acoustics and a community that truly listens to the music. I’m looking forward to returning — last time, the warmth of the congregation and the outstanding choir made it unforgettable.

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