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== History ==
== History ==
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]]. Its primary directors were Jeff Rosenbaum (now deceased) and Joseph Rothenberg, and many of the founding members still make up much of the core organizing group.
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]]. Its primary directors were Jeff Rosenbaum (now deceased) and Joseph Rothenberg, and many of the founding members still make up much of the core organizing group.<ref name="about"/>


As a campus organization they offered concerts by local musicians, offered a film series, and hosted appearances by Jim Alan and [[Selena Fox]] of [[Circle Sanctuary]], [[Raymond Buckland]], and the first Cleveland appearance of [[Timothy Leary]] (at [[Amasa Stone|Amasa Stone Chapel]]).{{sfnp|Neff|1979}}{{sfnp|Kuznik|1979}}
As a campus organization they offered concerts by local musicians, offered a film series, and hosted appearances by Jim Alan and [[Selena Fox]] of [[Circle Sanctuary]], [[Raymond Buckland]], and the first Cleveland appearance of [[Timothy Leary]] (at [[Amasa Stone|Amasa Stone Chapel]]).{{sfnp|Neff|1979}}{{sfnp|Kuznik|1979}}

Revision as of 22:55, 17 March 2023

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."[1]

History

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. Its primary directors were Jeff Rosenbaum (now deceased) and Joseph Rothenberg, and many of the founding members still make up much of the core organizing group.[1]

As a campus organization they offered concerts by local musicians, offered a film series, and hosted appearances by Jim Alan and Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary, Raymond Buckland, and the first Cleveland appearance of Timothy Leary (at Amasa Stone Chapel).[2][3]

In the 1980s, they also ran a "mind spa", providing hands-on experience with mind machines,[4] biofeedback devices, and a sensory isolation tank.[5][6]

The motto of the Chameleon Club is "CHANGE", and ACE's is "Dedicated to the Expansion of the Frontiers of Your Consideration".[1] ACE was originally located at The Civic, a former synagogue in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and there offered classes and featured appearances of Robert Anton Wilson,[7] Timothy Leary, Robin Williamson,[8] and Selena Fox.

Activities and functions

ACE is best known for hosting the annual 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, and holistic health,[9][10] and the annual WinterStar Symposium,[1] usually held in February.

ACE produces and sells books, tapes, CDs and DVDs of performances, lectures and panel discussions from their events.[citation needed]

Location

ACE maintains the Starwood Center, a workshop/seminar/bookstore facility in Cleveland, Ohio. The first two DEVOtionals, an annual event run by fans of the band Devo, were held at the Starwood Center in 2000[11][12] and 2001.

See also

References

Citations

  1. ^ a b c d Association for Consciousness Exploration: About ACE
  2. ^ Neff (1979).
  3. ^ Kuznik (1979).
  4. ^ Jacobs (1989).
  5. ^ Burkhart (1985).
  6. ^ Furman (1986).
  7. ^ Allison (1989).
  8. ^ Staff writer (1990).
  9. ^ Krassner (2005).
  10. ^ Vale & Sulak (2001).
  11. ^ Klosterman (2000).
  12. ^ Giffels (2000).

Works cited

  • Allison, Will (September 29, 1989). "Local Group Hosts Dr. Timothy Leary". The Observer. Cleveland, Ohio: Case Western Reserve University. p. 4.
  • Burkhart, Joan (January 17, 1985). "Tank Aids in Relaxation, Stress Reduction". The Sun Press. Cleveland, Ohio. p. C5.
  • Furman, Donna (October 5, 1986). "Beating Stress Through Meditation". The News-Herald. Willoughby, Ohio. pp. Section F.
  • Giffels, David (September 17, 2000). "Devotees Demonstrate Devotion to DEVO Dad". Akron Beacon Journal.
  • Jacobs, Dan (November 23, 1989). "Group Strives to Expand Matters of Man's Mind". The Sun Press. Cleveland, Ohio. p. A3.
  • Klosterman, Chuck (September 14, 2000). "DEVOtional is for hard-core fans only". Akron Beacon Journal.
  • Krassner, Paul (August 24, 2005). "Life Among the Neopagans". The Nation. Retrieved 2023-03-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  • Kuznik, Frank (November 1979). "Timothy Leary: An LSD Cowboy Turns Cosmic Comic". Cleveland Magazine.
  • Neff, James (October 30, 1979). "Two 60s Cult Heroes, on the Eve of the 80s". Cleveland Plain Dealer.
  • Staff writer (May 4, 1990). "Celtic Musician Gives Concert". The Plain Dealer.
  • Vale, V.; Sulak, John (2001). "Interview with Jeff Rosenbaum". Modern Pagans: an Investigation of Contemporary Ritual. San Francisco: Re/Search Publications. ISBN 1-889307-10-6.

Further reading

  • rosencomet.com - the Association for Consciousness Exploration website
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