The unofficial start of the 16th biennial celebration of African American theatre, art, and culture, may have been three days earlier when city officials unveiled the Winston-Salem Arts, Culture and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame, which included a star for NBTF founder Larry Leon Hamlin.
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Larry Leon Hamlin portrait unveiled at The Benton A portrait of National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) founder Larry Leon Hamlin now towers over visitors to the Benton Convention Center. The
A massive portrait of the late Larry Leon Hamlin will grace the walls of the Benton Convention Center starting in September.
Later this month, city officials are expected to unveil the names that will be enshrined along the sidewalk outside the Benton Convention Center.
The name Larry Leon Hamlin is synonymous with the city of Winston-Salem and performing arts across the country but as the saying goes, behind every good man is a strong woman, and in Larry’s case, there were two.
An artistic tribute to Larry Leon Hamlin, a water tank mural and a citywide portrait initiative are projects currently being
Just days following an announcement from the North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NCBRC) appointing Jackie Alexander as their new artistic
Above: Leo Rucker’s painting of Garland Lee Thompson Sr. Special to The Chronicle The National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) honored
In above photo: Celebrities and festival-goers march through the streets of downtown Winston-Salem during the NBTF closing parade on Saturday,
In above photo: Inside the National Black Theatre Festival Hall of Fame and Museum is an exhibit dedicated to the
