Matthew Modine: Grab a Bike!

Matthew Modine, Bebe Neuwirth and Liam Neeson were among the celebs who turned out last night for the unveiling of the Alpha Collection from premier luggage-maker Tumi. From the sky-high Glass Houses at the Chelsea Arts Tower, guests admired a collection of Modine's photographs, which were up for auction in support of his new initiative, Bicycle for a Day. On that occasion, September 20, 2008, the actor and thousands of others will grab a bike instead of a taxi, all in the name of cleaner, healthier air. Mike Bloomberg's congestion pricing initiative may have died in Albany, but this is one plan at least, that has no risk of falling flat. Mark your calendars now.