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)

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)