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University of Victoria English professor Erin Kelly sits next to ‘Shakespeares Comedies, Histories and Tragedies,’ better known as the First Folio, a book printed in 1623 and which became the only printed text of such plays as Macbeth and The Tempest. The collection of four original Shakespeare Folios are on display at the Legacy Art Gallery in downtown Victoria until Oct. 23.
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An original copy of the First Folio and early 400 years after his the equally intriguing Second, Third death, the work of William and Fourth folios, are now on Shakespeare remains public display in the University among the most of Victoria Legacy Art Gallery dissected, debated and on Yates Street. Shakespeare's recognizable prose in the “Big Books” are part of the English language. Victoria Shakespeare Onstage-Offstage alone hosts Shakespeare in celebration. the Park and Shakespeare by Considered one of the most the Sea and now Shakespeare important printed books in Onstage-Offstage. The words the English language, the of the Bard are never far from folios are housed in individual the lips of this city’s actors. climate controlled display But a number of his greatest cases on loan from the Royal plays – Macbeth, for one, The Edward Hill B.C. Museum. The Legacy Tempest, for another – would Reporting Art Gallery hired a structural have been lost forever if they engineer to make sure the hadn't been collected and exceptionally heavy cases didn't fall published in 1623 in what is now called through the floor. the First Folio.
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Fittingly, the First Folio is opened to a page with an iconic image of Shakespeare himself, originally etched as a woodcut portrait by someone who probably knew him personally, said UVic English professor Erin Kelly, who with professor Janelle Jenstad, curated the exhibit. Prior to the folio, Shakespeare's plays had been printed on pamphlets, or not at all. A few years after Shakespeare died, two actors from his theatre company brought together the material, and had it printed as a large format “folio” – an expensive endeavour and reserved for the most important texts, such as Bibles. PLEASE SEE: Valuable folio found in Victoria, Page A11
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Oak Bay is ready to introduce its new chief administrative officer, as a nation-wide executive search process has named Helen Koning as the new hire. Koning, who served as interim CAO with the Town of Princeton, is also the principal of Koning Consulting – a group which provides specialized services for government clients across B.C. Koning will be taking her new seat Nov. 4, as she replaces Gary Nason who has been serving as interim Chief Administrative Officer since mid-March. Though Koning “She will has an array of past experience, including offer a fresh assignments as CAO energy and new and Corporate Officer for five municipalities, perspective to as well as the Skeena the role.” Queen Charlotte - Nils Jensen Regional District, she’s no stranger to Victoria. Koning is a graduate of the University of Victoria with a Bachelors of Social Work and a Masters in Public Administration. “We’re very excited to have Helen as our CAO,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. “She will offer a fresh energy and new perspective to the role, and she’s a good fit for Oak Bay. That doesn’t mean it was an easy choice – there were a lot of good candidates, but we’re really looking forward to her joining us.” Since 1906, Oak Bay has had a CAO who is responsible for administrative management and is one of the highest ranking members of FINE CUSTOM JEWELLERS the district. Previous to starting her local government career in 2001, Koning held various positions with the Port Alberni Home Support Association and positions with the B.C. Ministry of Health and the Central Vancouver Island Health Region. She also holds a senior certificate in local government statutory administration from the Provincial Board of Examiners. FINE CUSTOM JEWELLERS editor@oakbaynews.com
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