Klara's Gourmet Cookies Named Finalist for Award

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LEE, Mass. — Klara’s Gourmet Cookies has been named a finalist in the “Outstanding Cookie" category in the Specialty Food Association’s 2014 sofi Award competition. '

A sofi is the top honor in the $88 billion specialty food industry. “sofi” stands for Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation and represents the best of the best from members of the Specialty Food Association.

The Coconut Macaroons were one of 109 Finalists selected by a national panel of specialty food professionals from 2,025 entries across 30 awards categories from Outstanding Appetizer to Outstanding Vinegar. Winners will be announced by noted chef Dominique Ansel at a red-carpet ceremony June 30 at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.

“It is truly an honor that my family recipe is being recognized in such a way,” says Klara Sotonova. “Each cookie is truly made with love and we are excited about this recognition as we continue to share with the world the treats that have given my family so much joy for generations."

Klara’s Gourmet Cookies was founded in 2006. They pride themselves in producing classic cookies from
recipes that have been in Klara’s family for generations. Klara's rich Czech baking traditions were passed down from her grandmother, as it had been done in her family for generations.

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GB Public Theater hosts Conversation with Berkshire Theater Artists

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Great Barrington Public Theater (GBPT) holds the third in a series of live talks with theater professionals, Monday, March 18, 6:30pm at St, James Place.
 
GB Public Associate Artistic Director Judy Braha sits down with a group of stage artists who reside locally and, often working together, create nationally acclaimed theater right in the Berkshires. 
 
The multi-accomplished group includes Director James Warwick, Playwrights Mark St. Germain and Jessica Provenz; Actor Peggy Pharr Wilson; Costume Designer Brittney Belz; and Lighting Designer Matthew Adelson. 
 
They all work on GBPT productions and with the many other theater companies that call the Berkshires home. The moderated onstage discussion will explore how their combined talents, creative skills, shared aesthetics and industry know-how are brought together to bring passion, tension, themes of comedy and drama to life onstage, and what makes living and working professionally in the Berkshires possible. Their conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A.
 
This is a free live event, with a $10 suggested donation, but space is limited. Reservations can be made now by emailing Tristan.GreatBarringtonPublic@gmail.com
 
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