"Culture should not end at childbirth!"

The Saratoga Film Forum announces Morning Mommy Movies!

The Saratoga Film Forum is proud to announce the introduction of Morning Mommy Movies. Screenings of the regular weekly film series will now take place at a special time, specifically for parents (and grandparents) with "non-walking" babies. The new program will be Friday mornings at 10:00 am in the Dee Sarno Theater at the Saratoga County Arts Council Theater in downtown Saratoga Springs. The program will begin on April 5th with "The Last King of Scotland".

The new program is made possible thanks to a grant from the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust. Pat Friesen, Saratoga Film Forum President and Program Chair is excited to premiere Morning Mommy Movies. "Young parents have little opportunity to enjoy outside cultural activities because of babysitting and time constraints. After speaking to a number of young moms, it became apparent they would be very interested in having a program made available during a convenient time of day and in a setting that welcomes parents with babies. Not only will they be able to see an adult film, but they will have the opportunity to meet other young families."

In an effort to meet the special needs of "mommies", twenty new comfortable chairs have been purchased and changing facilities will be available. "Parents and not-yet-walking babies are welcome. We have a changing table, the lights and sound will be low -- a comforting place for snuggling, nursing, napping -- and of course, some crying. With this audience, no one will mind." added Beth Chiquoine, board Vice President.

The Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust was established to benefit nonprofit scientific, educational and charitable organizations by funding projects and programs in memory of the Trust's founder, Alfred Z. Solomon, a leader in the fashion industry, horse racing enthusiast and philanthropist of Gansevoort, NY and NYC.

The Saratoga Film Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality movies in downtown Saratoga Springs. It is located at 320 Broadway in the Dee Sarno Theater at the Saratoga County Arts Council. Films are shown on Thursday's at 8:00pm, Fridays at 10:00 am and 8:00pm and Sunday afternoons at 3:00pm. The Spring Series begins April 5. Call 584-FILM or visit the website at www.saratogafilmforum.org for more information.