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- Okay, I've gotten enough Email and posted replies to warrant an
- "official" internet posting (that is, an adaptation to ASCII of the flier that
- I got in the mail) about
-
- W I N T E R S T A R X
- _______________________
-
- Symposium 1993
- February 25-28 1993
- Atwood Lake Resort
-
- [from the flier text]
- Our Tenth Annual WinterStar Symposium promises the kind of programming
- ACE has built its reputation on: bursting with possibilities, and blazing with
- the bizarre. Read on and see what we mean!
-
- Anodea Judith, High Priestess of the Church of All Worlds, is a
- practicing psychotherapist, bodyworker, spiritual teacher, musician and writer.
- Her workshop, _Movement Meditation Through the Chakras_ will use the
- comprehensive ACE/Llewellyn tape to her comprehensive book, _Wheels of Life: A
- User's Guide to the Chakra System._ She will also present _The Energetics of
- Magick_, an intermediate level workshop dealing with the energetic principles
- behind magical workings such as morphogenetic fields, polarity, channeling
- personal energy, and group dynamics. Anodea will also be available for private
- appointments during WinterStar. (Lecture tapes available by this speaker
- through ACE)
-
- Robert Anton Wilson is a Futurist, novelist, playwright, poet,
- lecturer, author of 26 books thusfar*, and a male Feminist who is also a leader
- of the Men's Movement. We welcome his new look at the Sex War: _Men, Women
- and Other Wild Animals._ According to Wilson, better communication and some
- knowledge of primate psychology will end Gendercide and lead us to the Peace
- Process. (*Make that 27..._REALITY is what you can get away with_ is his
- latest book by Dell.) (Tapes available)
-
- Robert Shea is a magazine writer, editor and novelist. His talk,
- _Religion and Magic in the Central Empire,_ explores the universe of Chinese
- paganism: innumerable gods and goddesses, feng shui, acupuncture, Taoist
- divinities, dragons and "nourishing the vital principle".
-
- Wilson and Shea will speak with us together on their forthcoming
- "sequel" (?), _The Bride of Illuminatus!_
-
- Elie is a member of the Am HaAretz, a Hebrew Earth Spirituality
- tradition. She has lectured & written many articles in various countries,
- including the USA, and studied at Tel Aviv University. Her presentation, _The
- Hebrew Goddess,_ will illustrate who She was and is in Literature, in History,
- and in Archaeology. What were the ancient Hebrew symbols and modes of Her
- worship, and what are they today?
-
- The Rev. Ivan Stang is Sacred Scribe #273 of the mighty Church of the
- SubGenius, creator and star of the nationally syndicated _Hour of Slack_ radio
- show, author, film producer, and clay animator. The Reverend will showcase
- communications the Church receives from the newest forms of extremists with an
- update to his Simon and Schuster book, _High Weirdness by Mail._ Yes,
- children, a mind boggling maelstrom of mutants are springing up like mushrooms
- and this...original strangeness named Stang will spread its spores unto us all.
- Praise "Bob"! (tapes available)
-
- Patricia Monaghan is the author of the classic encyclopedia of feminine
- divinities, _The Book of Goddesses and Heroines._ Her workshops are: _The
- Shaman Down the Block: Women's Religion in Korea,_ a slide-show featuring one
- of the world's most active shamanic cultures in existence, and _The Way of the
- Goddess: The "Green" Philosophy of Shinto_ focusing on the only contemporary
- goddess centered major religion, Japanese Shinto, which celebrates the flow and
- flux of nature.
-
- Donna Boswell, long time Chameleon speaker, Ohio Licensed
- Massotherapist and VP of the Ohio State Massage Therapy Assoc. presents
- _Massage for Stress Reduction._ Her hands-on workshop/lecture will teach
- techniques to use on self, friends and family to help lessen the impact of
- everyday stress. Donna will, of course, be available for private appointments.
-
- Kenneth Deigh is an internationally recognized lecturer, creative
- director of N'Chi Esoteric Publishing, and founder of the Sheya System of
- Magick. We look forward to his new presentation: _Sacred Theatre._ A look at
- some of the many tools and techniques used to create and perform Dramatic
- Ritual, and the use of the art of Theatre to further the art of Magick? [sic]
- Features exercises to increase awareness; focus, harmonize and direct energy;
- and awaken your innate sensitivity to the energies both within and without you.
-
- Ian Corrigan, bard, author of the _Book of the Dragon_ and _The Portal
- Book,_ lecturer and magician/priest is founder of The Open Circle and Senior
- Druid of Stone Creed Grove ADF. His teaching ceremony, _Tuatha De Dannan-Gods
- and Goddesses of Pagan Ireland,_ brings into practice the lore and stories of
- Celtic Paganism. (tapes available)
-
- Colleen Clark holds a BFA in Dance from Ohio State University and is on
- the faculty of Clevelan State University's Dance Program. She is currently
- pursuing her MFA in dance at Case Western Reserve University.
-
- Karen Allgire holds an MFA in Dance from Case Western Reserve
- University. She is on the dance faculty at Cleveland State and Hiram Colleges.
- Starwood attendees have marveled at her expertise in creating our Bonfire
- Lighting Ceremonies. Read more about Karen and Colleen's performance under
- WinterStar Nights.
-
- Joseph Rothenberg is a Registered Nurse, licensed professional
- counselor, ACE co-founder and consultant in biofeedback, mind entrainment
- devices and sensory isolation. His mind machines, devices designed to
- "shortcut" the art of meditation and change your brain wave state at the touch
- of a button, including the Neuro-Pep, will be set up for you to experience
- throughout the symposium.
-
- Isaac Bonewits holds a BA in Magic and Thaumaturgy and a Master's
- Degree in Religious Studies, is founder and Archdruid of 'Ar nDra'iocht F'ein
- (ADF), and author of the classic _Real Magic._ Isaac will lead you through a
- guided meditation: _Discovering Your Magical Personality..._ understand the
- psychological dstinctions [sic] of different magical styles and explore your
- subconscious to find out who you are as a magician. (tapes available)
-
- Lairus and Nema present _Moonbase Temple._ Group astral construction
- provides a "hands-on" experience in productive work in the Sphere next door.
- This workshop includes theory and practice covering the nature of the Astral
- planes, exercises to strengthen the imaging abilities, protections and devices,
- and the talking-stick construction of a Group Temple. (tapes available)
-
- Todd Alan and Friends are a magically oriented musical group based in
- Ohio whose performances have pleased Starwood Festival audiences for several
- years. They play flute, acoustic guitar and drums in a rock format with Earth
- related themes.
-
- _______________________________________________________________________
- "What makes the desert beautiful," said the little prince, "is that
- somewhere it hides a well..."
-
- It is easy to appreciate Summer: the Earth so green, so abundant in
- its gifts of fruit and flower; warm caressing breezes, filled with fragrance
- and the sounds of Nature; the Sun hot and good on the shoulders, gentle nights
- by friendly fires; the warm embrace of Mother Ocean, welcome rain the blessings
- of Father Sky...
-
- Winter is another matter: Earth buried in stark whiteness absent of
- life; biting wind like a weapon; pale comfortless sunlight with a scarcity of
- hours and of wood to burn; water in unpleasant forms, hard ice, and slush, and
- impassible drifts of snow...
-
- Yet there is no beauty quite like white expanses of freshly fallen
- snow, and no starry sight like a crisp winter night. Somehow it's not Winter
- we appreciate, it's that Winter makes us appreciate everything we cherish...for
- we know that Winter hides the spark of life that will soon be Spring, and in
- that starry sky shines our own special star, so clear and bright you can almost
- reach out and hold it in your hand...
-
- "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is
- invisible to the eye."
-
- quotes from _The Little Prince_ by Antoine de Saint Exup'ery
-
- _____________________________________________________________________________
-
- WINTERSTAR NIGHTS
-
- On Friday night, C.C. Rosencomet presents Terry Southern's farce _"The
- Magic Christian"_ starring Peter Sellers as "Guy Grand", eccentric millionaire,
- and Ringo Starr as his adopted hippie son "YoungMan Grand", who use their
- millions to freak out the rich and powerful while proving _people will do
- anything for money._ Includes appearances by Christopher Lee, Spike Milligan,
- Yul Brynner, Roman Polanski, Raquel Welch, and most of Monty Python. Then, our
- first-ever live modern dance performance by Karen Allgire and Colleen Clark!
- Finally, our traditional WinterStar Bardic Circle. The stage will be open for
- all to offer their art, be it song, story, poetry or dance. The festivities
- continue into the night at the Hospitality Cabin (#17).
-
- _"THE MUSIC OF THE SPHERES"_ What happens when 100 people all sing
- _the same note_ for 3 minutes? Sit together silently? Create a brand-new
- "Starmony" (a multi-part mother of all chants)? The answer is this year's
- Saturday night "Experience", in which various musical exercises will let us
- explore the powerful common ground behind all music -- then tap that energy to
- draw forth the inner voice within each of us. Whatever your music "skill
- level", we invite you to join this unique experiment in group and personal
- expression. (NOTE: Please bring _small_ drums/percussion. For maximum
- impact, try to attend the Fri. Bardic Circle and Sat. orientation.)
-
- THE CABINS
- No need to rough it here! Each cabin has 4 bedrooms with double beds,
- 2 "daybeds" (not foldout couches) in the living/dining room area, a large
- dining room table, one and a half baths, a kitchen complete with cooking
- utensils, dishes and silverware, complete linens for beds and baths and more!
-
- THE LODGE
- If you've never relaxed in a bubbling hot jacuzzi and gazed out a
- soaring glass window at the snow drifting down, come to WinterStar '93. A
- sauna, heated pool, game and exercise rooms, and cozy lounge with fireplace
- make this a favorite spot for our event. The friendly staff, the bar and
- restaurant (great buffets) and comfortable private rooms (available through
- Atwood: 1-800-362-6406) complete the scene.
-
- SCHEDULE OUTLINE
-
- NOTE: Merchant's Room will be available for set-up Friday afternoon.
-
- Thursday, February 25
- 6:00 pm REGISTRATION OPENS IN CABIN 17;
- informal potluck and partying.
- (NOTE: PLEASE come to Cabin 17
- after 6:00 if you arrive earlier!)
-
- Friday, February 26
- 1:00 pm REGISTRATION OPENS in MAIN LODGE,
- Lower Level.
- 2:00 - 5:15 Symposium Programming
- 7:30 pm Evening Program
-
- Saturday, February 27
- 9:00-6:00 pm REGISTRATION, Symposium Programming, Merchants,
- Main Ceremony Orientation
- 9:00 Main Ceremony: "The Music Of the Spheres"
-
- Sunday, February 28
- 10:30 am Panel Discussion: What _is_ the Conspiracy?
- 1:00 CHECKOUT
- 1:30 pm Final Programming and Closing
-
- [The Atwood Resort is located in Dellroy, Ohio off of Rt. 542,
- southeast of Canton.]
-
- Costs:
- TO INSURE YOUR SPACE, (MERCHANTS, TOO!) IT IS VERY INPORTANT THAT YOU
- PAY YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS (OR MERCHANT'S) FEE IN ADVANCE, EVEN IF YOU PLAN TO PAY
- YOUR SYMPOSIUM FEE AT THE DOOR. SEMINAR FEE INCLUDES ALL WORKSHOPS AND
- PRESENTATIONS, FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. SORRY, NO INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP OR
- ONE-DAY RATES AVAILABLE. NO MAILED REGISTRATION AFTER FEBRUARY 8, 1993
-
- SYMPOSIUM FEES:
- ACE Members: postmarked on or before February 8: $55
- at the door: $65
- ACE Membership (JOIN NOW and save $15 on WinterStar
- Symposium 1993) $55
-
- Non-Members: postmarked on or before February 8 $70
- at the door $80
-
- ACCOMMODATIONS: FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
-
- Double Bedroom (max. occup. 2) $70
- Whole Cabin (max. occup. 10) $300
- (includes four double bedrooms and two Day Beds)
- Day Bed only $35
-
- TO ADD THURSDAY:
- $25/bedroom, $15/Day Bed, $90 cabin
-
- Merchant's Fee (per table) $25
-
- The Association for Consciousness Exploration
- 1643 Lee Road #9
- Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
- (216)932-5421
- 1-800-446-4962
- ______________________________________________________________________
-
- [This does not constitute an endorsement on my part; I am simply
- relaying the information to interested parties. I am not affilliated with
- ACE.]
-
- This is the extent of what I know about the conference; please do not
- write me concerning further information. What I know is what I've just
- relayed.
-
- Toodle-loo!
-
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