Pointless But Pretty, Hand-Blown Light Bulbs

Sculptor, Dylan Kehde Roelofs, is rebelling against the cold light of CFC bulbs with a new line of hand-blown light bulbs that are more interesting to look at than functional to use.


Each bulb, which ranges in price from $195 to $1295 and lasts for 25,000 hours, is a unique glass sculpture. At wattages of 12-24, these bulbs are really just big night lights but the filaments can be replaced when they burn out so they will last a long time.

For more information or to buy one, visit www.IncandescentSculpture.com

 

Weekend Happenings: Star Party & Winter Walk

FRIDAY, February 1, 2008

The Mid Hudson Astronomy Association will hold it’s monthly Star Gazing Party tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Wilcox Park in Milan, NY.

The MHAA holds a Star Party every month on the Friday closest to the new moon as possible. The group usually meets at the gated entrance to Wilcox Park at the time given in the schedule. If you arrive late, the gate may be locked, however, someone from the group will make hourly runs to the gate to let people in and out, so if you get there and the gate is locked, please be patient.

DETAILS:
Date – Friday, February 1
Time – 7:30 pm
Place – Wilcox Park, Rte 199, Milan, Dutchess County, NY
Cost – Free
More – mhaa.whodeanie.com, (845) 255-4719


SUNDAY, February 3, 2008

Hawthorne Valley Farm’s Farmscape Ecology Program will host a Winter Walk at the Round Ball Public Conservation Area in Ancram, NY.

This is the 4th or 5 five winter walks through various sites around Columbia County. Each walk presents an opportunity to view and experience different aspects of winter botany plus an opportunity to lean more about some of our county’s parks and conservation areas.

The walks are free, but registration in advance is required. Please call 518 781 0243 to register.

DETAILS:
Date – Sunday, February 3 (Weather permitting)
Time – 1:00 pm
Place – Round Ball Public Conservation Area, 503 Carson Road, Ancram, NY
Cost – Free
More – www.HawthorneValleyFarm.org

Clever: Puma Glow Rider Bike

This glow-in-the-dark bike seems like such an obvious idea that I can’t believe it has never been done before.


The bike, when released this Spring, will be part of Puma’s Urban Mobility line, which are athletic products and programs geared toward city slickers. The Glow Rider’s steel frame is coated in glowing paint that charges during the day and glows when the sun goes down. The bike has also been designed to partially fold – making it easier for apartment dwellers in walk-ups – and includes an innovative, built-in lock system for locking outdoors. No word yet on the price but rumors have it starting at over $1600.

– Jeff