It's hard to believe it’s been 5 years already since we started Flying Kite, our weekly online publication focused on growth and what’s next in Greater Philadelphia. Along with publishing our (almost) weekly issues, we also had the opportunity to make meaningful connections and provide deeper coverage in neighborhoods across Greater Philadelphia through our On the Ground program.
On the Ground is an ongoing initiative of Flying Kite that aims to dive deep into neighborhood transformation, embedding Flying Kite in a vacant or underutilized storefront or building for 90 days. During that time, Flying Kite engages with local, people, places and companies who are moving the neighborhood and city forward.
Almost serendipitous, our first birthday 'pop-up' party, in the former "Beyond the Wall" poster store on South Street back in Fall 2010, was when we initially came up with the On the Ground concept that we eventually launched in Summer 2012. Currently, in addition to our weekly coverage, we are 'on the ground' in Callowhill/Chinatown North until the end of January 2016. Since we are in the neighborhood, we've asked our friends at The Trestle Inn if we could throw ourselves a party... and, now, want to invite you all to join in on the celebration!
We hope you’ll join us on Thursday, January 14th from 5:30-9 p.m. at The Trestle Inn (339 N 11th St). Light snacks will be provided by Bufad Pizza and The Trestle Inn. For lovers of the visual arts, we'll be projecting our favorite masthead images from the years past on walls throughout the bar.
We couldn’t have come this far without our partners, supporters, readers, and friends. We hope you’ll all join us for a fun, relaxed evening to celebrate our work, your work, and the future of our City and of Flying Kite Media!
Happy Hour Drink Specials offered until 7:30pm
Pizza and snacks provided by Bufad Pizza and The Trestle Inn
Sponsorship opportunities available! Email: [email protected] if you're interested.