Magic Mountain

There was something dreamy and otherworldly about Music Mountain's Family Festival on Saturday. It was a carnival of culture for children and adults, which attracted hundreds of families. The organizers made sure there was something for everyone: mesmerizing mimes, a rock band, chamber music, cotton candy and a damn good cheeseburger grilled to perfection by the Falls Village Volunteer Fire Department and served up with a smile by First Selectwoman Pat Mechare. Music Mountain president Nicholas Gordon deserves thanks for his vision, generosity and determination to keep 78-year-old Music Mountain a vital cultural force for our community. Now that Music Mountain has air conditioning and heating, it's more appealing than ever. It's our town's Tanglewood and a New England treasure.