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Winston-Salem Walk of Fame unveiled ahead of NBTF

    Winston-Salem Walk of Fame unveiled ahead of NBTF

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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Larger than life

    Larger than life

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

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Larry Leon Hamlin portrait to be unveiled in the fall

    Larry Leon Hamlin portrait to be unveiled in the fall

A massive portrait of the late Larry Leon Hamlin will grace the walls of the Benton Convention Center starting in September.

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Winston-Salem is one step closer to Walk of Fame at Benton Convention Center

    Winston-Salem is one step closer to Walk of Fame at Benton Convention Center

Later this month, city officials are expected to unveil the names that will be enshrined along the sidewalk outside the Benton Convention Center.

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Black History Month: Family discusses the late Larry Leon Hamlin and the NCBRC

    Black History Month: Family discusses the late Larry Leon Hamlin and the NCBRC

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.

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Public Art Commission brings diverse art to the city

    Public Art Commission brings diverse art to the city

An artistic tribute to Larry Leon Hamlin, a water tank mural and a citywide portrait initiative are projects currently being

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New artistic director looks to widen audience base with productions based on faith and illness

    New artistic director looks to widen audience base with productions based on faith and illness

Just days following an announcement from the North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NCBRC) appointing Jackie Alexander as their new artistic

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Local portrait artist honors playwright Garland Lee Thompson Sr.

    Local portrait artist honors playwright Garland Lee Thompson Sr.

Above: Leo Rucker’s painting of  Garland Lee Thompson Sr. Special to The Chronicle The National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) honored

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NBTF wraps up record-setting week

    NBTF wraps up record-setting week

In above photo: Celebrities and festival-goers march through the streets of downtown Winston-Salem during the NBTF closing parade on Saturday,

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NBTF takes first steps toward Hall of Fame and Museum

    NBTF takes first steps toward Hall of Fame and Museum

In above photo: Inside the National Black Theatre Festival Hall of Fame and Museum is an exhibit dedicated to the

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