Streetsblog New York City

If you're in the mood for some bike-themed entertainment this evening, head over to the East River and 23rd Street. Bicycle for a Day, an advocacy group founded by actor Matthew Modine, is putting on a big party/fundraiser at Solar ONE starting at 6:30. Admission ($30 online, $35 at the door) includes an open bar, tasting stations, and live music courtesy of Rahzel, with proceeds going to fund local bike-related projects.

The Livable Streets Initiative will have a table at the party, so if you go, drop by and say "Hi" to my fantastic co-workers from Streetfilms and Livable Streets Education. Get your tickets here.

You know that a change in the zeitgeist is afoot when Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's transportation policy conference tomorrow provides fodder for the New York Post's Page Six:

We Hear That... some of the city's better known alternative transportation advocates - Moby, David Byrne and Matthew Modine - plan to pedal over on their bikes tomorrow to attend Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's transit conference.

Come to think of it, has anyone ever seen Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Paul Steely White and Matthew Modine in the same room at the same time?