From: djd0873@ritvax.isc.rit.edu (p r u n e)
Subject: Winterstar X
Reply-To: djd0873@ritvax.isc.rit.edu
Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 21:42:04 GMT

	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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