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The '''Association for Consciousness Exploration LLC''' (ACE) is an American organization based in Northeastern ] which produces events, books, and recorded media in the fields of "magic, mind-sciences, alternative lifestyles, comparative religion/spirituality, entertainment, holistic healing, and related subjects."<ref name="about"></ref> The '''Association for Consciousness Exploration LLC''' (ACE) is an American organization based in Northeastern ] which produces events, books, and recorded media in the fields of "magic, mind-sciences, alternative lifestyles, comparative religion/spirituality, entertainment, holistic healing, and related subjects."<ref name="about"></ref>


The organization was founded in 1983 by members of the "Chameleon Club" (founded in 1978), and their fictional founder, C. C. Rosencomet, on the campus of ] in ]. As a campus organization they offered concerts of local musicians, a film series, and hosted appearances of Jim Alan and ] of ], Dr. ], and the first Cleveland appearance of ] (at ]).<ref>''Two 60s Cult Heroes, on the Eve of the 80s'' by James Neff (Cleveland Plain Dealer Oct. 30th, 1979)</ref><ref>''Timothy Leary: An LSD Cowboy Turns Cosmic Comic'' by Frank Kuznik (Cleveland Magazine November 1979)</ref> In the 1980s, they also ran a "mind spa", providing hands-on experience with ]s,<ref>''Group Strives to Expand Matters of Man's Mind'' by Dan Jacobs (The Sun Press (Associated with Sun News) - Cleveland, OH Thurs. Nov. 23rd, 1989 Pg. A3)</ref> ] devices, and a ].<ref>''Beating Stress Through Meditation'' by Donna Furman (The News-Herald - Willoughby, OH Sun. Oct. 5th, 1986 Section F)</ref><ref>''Tank Aids in Relaxation, Stress Reduction'' by Joan Burkhart (The Sun Press (Associated with Sun News) - Cleveland, OH Thursday Jan. 17, 1985 Pg. C5)</ref> The motto of the Chameleon Club is ''"CHANGE"'', and that of ACE is ''"Dedicated to the Expansion of the Frontiers of Your Consideration"''.<ref name="about"/> ACE was originally located at The Civic, a former synagogue in ], and there offered classes and featured appearances of ],<ref>''Local Group Hosts Dr. Timothy Leary'' by Will Allison (article about Timothy Leary & Robert Anton Wilson appearance at The Civic) The Observer (CWRU Campus Newspaper) Cleveland, OH (Friday Sept. 29th, 1989 Pg. 4)</ref> Timothy Leary, ],<ref>''Celtic Musician Gives Concert'' (article about Robin Williamson appearance at The Civic) ] (May 4th, 1990)</ref>. The organization was founded in 1983 by members of the "Chameleon Club" (founded in 1978), and their fictional founder, C. C. Rosencomet, on the campus of ] in ]. As a campus organization they offered concerts of local musicians, a film series, and hosted appearances of Jim Alan and ] of ], Dr. ], and the first Cleveland appearance of ] (at ]).<ref>''Two 60s Cult Heroes, on the Eve of the 80s'' by James Neff (Cleveland Plain Dealer Oct. 30th, 1979)</ref><ref>''Timothy Leary: An LSD Cowboy Turns Cosmic Comic'' by Frank Kuznik (Cleveland Magazine November 1979)</ref> In the 1980s, they also ran a "mind spa", providing hands-on experience with ]s,<ref>''Group Strives to Expand Matters of Man's Mind'' by Dan Jacobs (The Sun Press (Associated with Sun News) - Cleveland, OH Thurs. Nov. 23rd, 1989 Pg. A3)</ref> ] devices, and a ].<ref>''Beating Stress Through Meditation'' by Donna Furman (The News-Herald - Willoughby, OH Sun. Oct. 5th, 1986 Section F)</ref><ref>''Tank Aids in Relaxation, Stress Reduction'' by Joan Burkhart (The Sun Press (Associated with Sun News) - Cleveland, OH Thursday Jan. 17, 1985 Pg. C5)</ref> The motto of the Chameleon Club is ''"CHANGE"'', and that of ACE is ''"Dedicated to the Expansion of the Frontiers of Your Consideration"''.<ref name="about"/> ACE was originally located at The Civic, a former synagogue in ], and there offered classes and featured appearances of ],<ref>''Local Group Hosts Dr. Timothy Leary'' by Will Allison (article about Timothy Leary & Robert Anton Wilson appearance at The Civic) The Observer (CWRU Campus Newspaper) Cleveland, OH (Friday Sept. 29th, 1989 Pg. 4)</ref> Timothy Leary, and ]<ref>''Celtic Musician Gives Concert'' (article about Robin Williamson appearance at The Civic) ] (May 4th, 1990)</ref>.


ACE runs the ], a six-day summer camping event held in July featuring live entertainment and classes on a variety of subjects including ], eclectic spirituality, ], ] and other topics,<ref>Krassner (2005)</ref><ref>Vale and Sulak (2001)</ref> and the annual WinterStar Symposium,<ref name="about"/> usually held in February. They have co-sponsored Rant 'n Rave (with the ]). ACE runs the ], a six-day summer camping event held in July featuring live entertainment and classes on a variety of subjects including ], eclectic spirituality, ], ] and other topics,<ref>Krassner (2005)</ref><ref>Vale and Sulak (2001)</ref> and the annual WinterStar Symposium,<ref name="about"/> usually held in February. They have co-sponsored Rant 'n Rave (with the ]).

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The Association for Consciousness Exploration LLC (ACE) is an American organization based in Northeastern Ohio which produces events, books, and recorded media in the fields of "magic, mind-sciences, alternative lifestyles, comparative religion/spirituality, entertainment, holistic healing, and related subjects."

The organization was founded in 1983 by members of the "Chameleon Club" (founded in 1978), and their fictional founder, C. C. Rosencomet, on the campus of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. As a campus organization they offered concerts of local musicians, a film series, and hosted appearances of Jim Alan and Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary, Dr. Raymond Buckland, and the first Cleveland appearance of Timothy Leary (at Amasa Stone Chapel). In the 1980s, they also ran a "mind spa", providing hands-on experience with mind machines, biofeedback devices, and a sensory isolation tank. The motto of the Chameleon Club is "CHANGE", and that of ACE is "Dedicated to the Expansion of the Frontiers of Your Consideration". ACE was originally located at The Civic, a former synagogue in Cleveland Heights, OH, and there offered classes and featured appearances of Robert Anton Wilson, Timothy Leary, and Robin Williamson.

ACE runs the Starwood Festival, a six-day summer camping event held in July featuring live entertainment and classes on a variety of subjects including Neopaganism, eclectic spirituality, consciousness, holistic health and other topics, and the annual WinterStar Symposium, usually held in February. They have co-sponsored Rant 'n Rave (with the Church of the SubGenius).

Notes

  1. ^ Association for Consciousness Exploration: About ACE
  2. Two 60s Cult Heroes, on the Eve of the 80s by James Neff (Cleveland Plain Dealer Oct. 30th, 1979)
  3. Timothy Leary: An LSD Cowboy Turns Cosmic Comic by Frank Kuznik (Cleveland Magazine November 1979)
  4. Group Strives to Expand Matters of Man's Mind by Dan Jacobs (The Sun Press (Associated with Sun News) - Cleveland, OH Thurs. Nov. 23rd, 1989 Pg. A3)
  5. Beating Stress Through Meditation by Donna Furman (The News-Herald - Willoughby, OH Sun. Oct. 5th, 1986 Section F)
  6. Tank Aids in Relaxation, Stress Reduction by Joan Burkhart (The Sun Press (Associated with Sun News) - Cleveland, OH Thursday Jan. 17, 1985 Pg. C5)
  7. Local Group Hosts Dr. Timothy Leary by Will Allison (article about Timothy Leary & Robert Anton Wilson appearance at The Civic) The Observer (CWRU Campus Newspaper) Cleveland, OH (Friday Sept. 29th, 1989 Pg. 4)
  8. Celtic Musician Gives Concert (article about Robin Williamson appearance at The Civic) The Plain Dealer (May 4th, 1990)
  9. Krassner (2005)
  10. Vale and Sulak (2001)

References

  • Adler, Margot (1979) Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today. Beacon Press, 1979; revised and updated 1997. Penguin (Non-Classics) ISBN 0-14-019536-X, ISBN 978-0-14-019536-1
  • Bonewits, Isaac Emmons (2005) The Pagan Man: Priests, Warriors, Hunters and Drummers Citadel Press ISBN 0-8065-2697-1, ISBN 978-0-8065-2697-3
  • Gill, Michael "Circle of Ash" Cleveland Free Times (July 7, 2005)
  • Hunter, Jennifer (2000) 21st Century Wicca: A Young Witch's Guide to Living the Magical Life. Citadel ISBN 0-8065-1887-1, ISBN 978-0-8065-1887-9
  • Klaus, Jared "Exploration, Psychedelia & Wicca" Cleveland Scene C-Notes. (Jan. 11th, 2007)
  • Klaus, Jared "Oldstock" Cleveland Scene (Feb. 21st, 2007)
  • Lesie, Michele (Oct. 2nd, 1989 Section C Pg. 1) High Priest of LSD To Drop In: Timothy Leary Now Looks to Expand Minds With Software. The Plain Dealer
  • Nema (1995) Maat Magick: A Guide to Self-Initiation. Weiser Books ISBN 0-87728-827-5
  • Niesel, Jeff "Slack Is Back: Quit Your Job! Make Waste! The Church of the SubGenius Has Come to Town!" Cleveland Scene (April 6, 2000)
  • Pike, Sarah (2006) New Age and Neopagan Religions in America. Columbia University Press; New Ed edition ISBN 0-231-12403-1, ISBN 978-0-231-12403-4
  • Reed, Robert A. & Joy S. Miller-Upton & Donald W. Wallbaum Local Festival Celebrates Pagan Rites (August 3, 1989) The Free Paper Logan, OH.
  • Seachrist, Denise (2003). The Musical World of Halim El-Dabh. Kent State University Press: World Musics Series. ISBN 0-87338-752-X

External links

  • rosencomet.com - the Association for Consciousness Exploration website
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