Tina Knowles-Lawson

WACO Theater Center Presents “Witness,” An Exhibit with a View

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterMay 11, 2023

WACO Theater Center’s most recent exhibit WITNESS showcases a diverse range of works from 16 Black femme-identifying artists projecting their vision of the world, society, community, and themselves through their art. Located at 5144 Lankershim Boulevard in the North Hollywood Arts District of Los Angeles, the gallery is open to the public Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or by appointment through May 27, 2023.

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New Trailer and Poster from Visual Album “BLACK IS KING” A Film by Beyoncé now Available

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 20, 2020

Today, Parkwood Entertainment and Disney+ released the new trailer and poster for “Black Is King,” a film by 24-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, which will premiere globally on July 31, 2020, streaming on Disney+. The new film based on the music of “The Lion King: The Gift,” will premiere two weeks after the one-year anniversary of the theatrical release of Disney’s global phenomenon, “The Lion King.” The film reimagines the lessons from the 2019 blockbuster for today’s young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.

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Own: Oprah Winfrey Network to Air Primetime Special

Sentinel News ServiceJune 7, 2019

The theme for the 2019 Gala is A Journey to the Pride Lands, based on the upcoming Walt Disney feature, “THE LION KING.” Emmy-winning actress and comedienne Tiffany Haddish will serve as the Gala’s master of ceremonies. TV personality and best-selling author Star Jones returns as the Gala’s celebrity auctioneer for the third year. Presenters include Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis and author Shaka Senghor.

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WACO Theater Center: Where Art Can Occur 3rd Annual Wearable Art Gala

Kristina Dixon, Contributing WriterJune 6, 2019

The 3rd Annual Wearable Art Gala was held at Santa Monica’s Historic Landmark Barker Hangar, on Saturday, June 1st.

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11th annual Special Needs Network Pink Pump Gala Tea and Fashion Show

Special to the SentinelMay 23, 2019

On Sunday, May 19 over 450 powerful women and a few good men came together for the 11th annual Special Needs Network Pink Pump Gala tea and fashion show. This year’s Women of Distinction honorees, actress Vanessa Bell-Calloway, autism self advocate Spencer Harte and TV Personality Robin McGraw, dazzled the audience with heart-filled acceptance speeches. Attendees dressed in pink to symbolize the power of women philanthropy and to acknowledge the boldness of their collective efforts of supporting children and families. A “Destination Vacation” fashion show was presented by Galina Sobolev and her designer brand, Single LA. This celebration of women

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Richard Lawson and Tina Lawson host Grand Opening of the WACO Theatre

Aaron Brumfield and Lauren JonesDecember 13, 2017

Richard Lawson and Tina Lawson host Grand Opening of the new WACO Theatre in North Hollywood California. The Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper and the L.A. Watts Times Newspaper interviewed the power couple on the red carpet during the opening night.

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Tina Knowles-Lawson and Richard Lawson Open WACO Theater to Aid Arts Education

Lauren A. Jones, Contributing Writer November 9, 2017

Tina Knowles-Lawson and Richard Lawson opened the Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center in North Hollywood, CA to foster the talents of emerging artists specifically catering to those in underserved communities.