December 10, 2024: A house of slabs

The Fabulous 413

We’re putting down and picking up roots, because it takes care to maintain both community and forests

So we’re checking in with a pillar of the drag scene as they close a chapter. Drag Brunch with Hors and Friends has been a staple of the queer community for over a decade but is brunching its last brunch this Sunday in West Springfield. We chat with founder Hors D'Oeuvres about the event’s run and origins, the evolution of W.Mass’ drag scene, and the many ventures House of Hors is moving onto in the coming months.

And we’ll head to Westfield to see how the 4th generation of a local lumber family is making strides to keep wood local. Gerry Lashway Jr. and Josh Devon at Mill River Slabworks give us a tour of their showroom and milling facility which smells amazing, and give us some insight to the local lumber economy, as well as the expanse of the Lashway family's 4 generations, and 3 businesses over 2 counties. Plus we discover how trees native to the area account for some of the best projects, and ways in which they could help you with yours.