Jacqueline Anthony and Xiomara Holt of the Panamanian Traditional Dance Group, a non-profit dedicated to preserving and promoting the folkloric dance traditions of Panama, performed at the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival on Brown’s Island, May 3.

Austen Anthony and Asia Anthony, of the Panamanian Traditional Dance Group, pose during the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival on Brown’s Island, May 3. Proceeds from the event support the Virginia Hispanic Chamber and the Virginia Hispanic Foundation.

Afro-Cuban and Latin Band and local favorite Ban Caribe performed at the event.

One of the state’s largest showcases of Latino heritage, the festival celebrated its 24th year.

Chesterfield County’s Dale District Supervisor Jim Holland was surprised Wednesday, May 7, when the Beulah Recreation Center was renamed in his honor. The renaming coincides with the anniversary of the center’s official opening in June 2023. Holland played a key role in the $12.5 million renovation of the former elementary school, which serves as one of the district’s primary community hubs, hosting a wide range of events and activities.

Giant clematis and roses in the West End

Brianna “Killer B” Walker (#612), a member of Richmond’s roller derby team, the River City River Rats, helps lead her team to a dominating 269-55 victory over a Greensboro team in the first matchup of a Roller Derby Double Header at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, April 26.

In the second bout, the Hollywood Undertakers edged out Poe’s Punishers in a tightly contested game, 122-111.

The derby action returns to Richmond on May 31.