Destiny Chew’s original booth was crafted overnight out of cardboard and paint, but she’s since refurbished the setup with wood and additional accessories. | Photo via Destiny Chew
At the beginning of September, local artist and content creator Destiny Chew quit her job to pursue a career in art.
She didn’t know what would come next, but after following into a social-media-inspired whim, she’s now booking artist pop-ups at street fairs, business launches, and weddings across the state.
Her creative outlet? A DIY “doodle booth,” designed for sketching portraits of strangers in the style of photobooth strips.
Her first Carytown pop-up took place in mid-August. Since then, Chew’s doodle booth has booked events around the region, connecting her with some unexpected stories along the way.
Add to cal: The 1929 crash of Wall Street with Andrew Ross Sorkin
Presented by The Richmond Forum
Andrew Ross Sorkin is an award-winning New York Times journalist. | Image courtesy of The Richmond Forum
Join The Richmond Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. at Altria Theater for a special event with bestselling author and financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin.
Drawing from his new book, “1929: The Inside Story of the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History,” Sorkin will explore the dramatic story of the 1929 Wall Street crash and its echoes in today’s financial systems.
Proceeds from the event support the Richmond Forum Speech and Debate Initiative.
The Richmond “Gun Hole” is back. In 2024, a viral handgun imprint on a neighborhood sidewalk took the city by storm. Soon after, the site was leveled with concrete, and many Richmonders believed the “Gun Hole” was gone forever. Turns out, a nearby resident had saved a chunk of the impression. Next week, it will be on view at The Valentine. (Richmond Times Dispatch + RVA Mag)
Announced
Trash cans made from trash. Henrico County joined an initiative to distribute 3,000 environmentally friendly trash cans made from household waste. According to the county’s press release, these carbon-negative trash cans will service solid waste customers in Henrico, Richmond, and surrounding Central Virginia areas. (Radio IQ)
Civic
Mayor Danny Avula launched his official M.A.P. — Mayoral Action Plan. The document lays out the mayor’s administrative vision for the city, organized by the “Seven Pillars of a Thriving Richmond.” Take a look, and see what you think.
Drink
Raise your pint to Richmond’s Star Hill Brewery. The local business was among the winners of the 2025 Great American Beer Festival. Star Hill landed a Bronze win for its German-style Pilsener, “Second Rodeo.”
Open
Yesterday, Oct. 16, the Henrico County Division of Fire hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bungalow City Firehouse 23, a $14.5 million station in Varina that began operations in February. The grand opening was delayed to allow the completion of a new fire engine for an inaugural push-in ceremony.
Arts
Experience the artistry of masterworks and modern pieces played with “precision and feverish intensity” at Trio Zimbalist, part of VCU Music’s Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Music Concert Series, on Sunday, Oct. 19. Grab tickets.*
Concert
Golf by day, live music by night. The Out of Bounds concert featuring Dylan Gossett takes the stage Saturday, Oct. 18, closing out the second round of the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs. Catch the show live at Brown’s Island downtown; proceeds benefit military-focused charities.*
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I didn’t expect to see the Richmond “Gun Hole” back in the news today, but what a comeback story.
The Valentine will include the salvaged concrete impression in the exhibit, “This is Richmond, Virginia,” recognizing it as a reflective piece of Richmond history and a present-day narrative of community. If you still can’t believe the news, see for yourself at its unveiling on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
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