Act Globally

Photos: Leonard Basobas

I wrote about one of my favorite cycling cities, Chicago, a few months back. During the summer, the innovative public art project, Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet, graced it's lakefront. Well those globes that represented simple solutions to global warming [many of which were cycling based] are now for sale.

From our friend Kelly at coolglobes.org:
Starting Monday, November 26 for one week only, select large and mini-globes from the Cool Globes exhibit in Chicago will be auctioned to raise funds for the Chicago Conservation Corp Clubs, which provide environmental education opportunities for Chicago’s youth.

Among the globes to be auctioned are mini-globes from:

* Bill Clinton
* Robert Redford
* David Schwimmer
* Tobey Maguire
* Eva Mendes
* Rob Corddry
* Jenny Lennon and the cast of “Reno 911”
* Magic Johnson
* Dave Winfield
* Chicago Bear Tommie Harris
* Tony Bennett
* BB King
* Heather Headley
* The Gypsy Kings


The auction will take place online, hosted by eBay, so that even those who don't live in or around Chicago can make an offer. You can view globes or place a bid in the online auction at www.coolglobes.org.