Northampton Awaits “Death of the Combustion Engine”

Although the auto’s funeral may be premature, Jill Turner is doing her part to help usher it along. Turner is organizing the “Death of the Combustion Engine: A bicycle and hoola hoop procession performance” in Northampton, Massachusetts.

The event, slated for Northampton Arts Night Out on Friday, September 12^h, will feature a parade-style march/roll through NoHo with participants decked out in “outrageous black funeral costumes” all accompanied by the Ode to Global Warming. Certified bike safety instructor Ralph Sturgen will be on hand to offer urban riding lessons for efficiently navigating city streets. Expect dancers, hoola-hooping, martial artists, yogis, and various two-wheeled contraptions!

If you’re interested in participating, contact Jill Turner directly for more info.

Photo via flickr by Ben Cooper

Related posts:

1. Putting Meat in Your Engine?
2. Car’s Death Liberates Minnesota Man
3. The World’s Most Advanced Engine
4. Turner Draws His Walk to Work
5. Cars Conjure A Fate Worse Than Death