The Almanac: Denis Theatre gets $175,000 grant

The Denis Theatre Foundation was awarded a major grant by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County through the Community Infrastructure and Tourism Fund.

The $175,000 grant, which represents the first major public dollars committed to the project, will be used to further renovate the 74-year-old theater in Mt. Lebanon and is widely viewed as confirmation of the project's economic impact.

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• www.thealmanac.net/alm/story11/08-29-2012-ML-Denis-gets-grant (The Almanac)

P-G: Curtain rising on first phase of repairs to Denis Theatre

The first of two phases of construction on the Denis Theatre in Mt. Lebanon is set to begin this summer.

The Denis Theatre Foundation plans to open the first of three planned movie screens in 2013 and complete infrastructure renovations on the 74-year-old theater in the first phase.

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• www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-south/curtain-rising-on-first-phase-of-repairs-to-denis-theatre-643493 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Patch: Denis Theatre's Rebirth Moves Forward

When Valerie Golik stands inside the old Denis Theatre, she doesn’t see a dilapidated cinema that has fallen into disrepair over the past few years.

Instead, she envisions a thriving cultural and arts center that could become an entertainment hub for uptown Mt. Lebanon and the surrounding communities.

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• dormont-brookline.patch.com/articles/denis-theatres-rebirth-moves-forward-077e8df2 (Dormont-Brookline Patch)

Patch: Denis Theatre's Rebirth Moves Forward

When Valerie Golik stands inside the old Denis Theatre, she doesn’t see a dilapidated cinema that has fallen into disrepair over the past few years.

Instead, she envisions a thriving cultural and arts center that could become an entertainment hub for uptown Mt. Lebanon and the surrounding communities.

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• chartiersvalley.patch.com/articles/denis-theatres-rebirth-moves-forward (Chartiers Valley Patch)

The Denis Theatre Foundation celebrates 'The Ultimate Coming Attraction'

The Denis Theatre Foundation celebrated "The Ultimate Coming Attraction" Wednesday evening at the Mount Washington home of Peter Karlovich and Steve Hereforth. The party was a chance to note the progress of the foundation's effort to reopen and rehabilitate the Denis Theatre in Mt. Lebanon.

Built in 1938, the old movie house has made some powerful new friends through the foundation. Board members and friends gathered to celebrate the addition of four honorary chairs to their board of advisers. Director Rob Marshall, actress Barbara Feldon, artist Burton Morris and actor F. Murray Abraham all agreed to lend their names and star power to help resurrect the Denis.

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• www.post-gazette.com/pg/11186/1157805-460.stm (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

P-G: Denis Theatre Foundation names executive director

The Denis Theatre Foundation named Valerie Golik, the former executive director of The Pittsburgh Philharmonic, as its new executive director today.

She replaces board member Jennifer Smokelin, who has served as interim director since the fall.

"We are delighted that Valerie is joining the Denis Theatre Foundation," Ms. Smokelin said in a news release. "She brings with her an excellent background in arts management, programming, and a strong track record in fundraising and planning."

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• www.post-gazette.com/pg/11012/1117528-100.stm (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)