by Our Growth Project | Oct 29, 2021 | Book of Edutainment
We celebrated 5 years of Our Growth Project in October! The anniversary event included a nacho bar, photo booth, and live entertainment and was attended by over 25 of our closest long time supporters! We featured poets Ink Knell and Nearly Famous Dave. Syd...
by Our Growth Project | Aug 26, 2021 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project was so excited to be back out in the community! We hosted an end of summer cookout, attended by around 50 people. It was great to enjoy food and conversation with our supporters face to face again! Major shout out to 1stGen HQ in Sioux Falls for...
by Our Growth Project | Apr 29, 2021 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project went live on Facebook for our tenth livestream! In the hour long broadcast we recapped recent events including Amanda’s Poetry Reading Event and Soleil’s performance in the Passion and the Cross musical theater. OGP team members Soleil and Jamal...
by Our Growth Project | Apr 1, 2021 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project went live on Facebook for our ninth livestream with a brand new tech setup! The hour long broadcast included discussion on several local news and events. Topics included The Dashing Pirate and an all girl’s skate squad as part of the Sioux Falls...
by Our Growth Project | Mar 7, 2021 | Book of Edutainment
After a few months’ break, OGP returned with our eighth livestream to testout new video equipment! We jumped on Facebook Live for a short 30minute stream to share updates and announcements. Amanda is hosting a Poetry Reading Event in April that OGP is super excitedto...
by Our Growth Project | Nov 19, 2020 | Book of Edutainment
In November we hosted our seventh online Growthcast! During this one hour long livestream, we announced an open mic brought to you by OGP as part of the Wäke Showroom event on December 19th in Sioux Falls! We thanked our newest sponsor, Sammons Financial Group for...
by Our Growth Project | Oct 21, 2020 | Book of Edutainment
October 21, 2020 marked four years of Our Growth Project! OGP members Sul Dibba, Travis Nye, Soleil Bashale, and Jamal Wurtz hosted our sixth online Growthcast to celebrate! During the two hour livestream, we discussed the early days of OGP at The Bakery, our...
by Our Growth Project | Sep 24, 2020 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project hosted our fifth online Growthcast in September! OGPDirector of Community Engagement, Soleil Bashale, was back with us andspoke of his experience as part of the musical Lost in Vegas. OGP Presidentand Vice President Sul Dibba and Travis Nye also...
by Our Growth Project | Aug 27, 2020 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project’s fourth online Growthcast was a success! It was streamedlive on OGP President Sul Dibba’s birthday! We talked a bit about school being back in session & the added challengesCOVID-19 has brought to the table, for teachers and students alike. We...
by Our Growth Project | Jul 30, 2020 | Book of Edutainment, Talent
Our Growth Project’s third online Growthcast was our longest yet at nearlyan hour and a half! We talked about what’s new for us including Sul’s new job, Travis’supcoming magic shows, Amanda’s new car, Soleil’s new music and Lost inVegas musical performance...
by Our Growth Project | Jun 17, 2020 | Talent
Our Growth Project’s second online Growthcast was a success! We shared several local upcoming events, including those taking place in person and online for Juneteenth and World Refugee Day! Each OGP team member was asked where we would paint a mural in Sioux Falls and...
by Our Growth Project | Jun 2, 2020 | Book of Edutainment
After a pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Our Growth Project is back and online with our first ever Growthcast! During this hour long Facebook Live stream, each OGP team member caught the audience up on how they’d been passing time in recent weeks. We also...
by Our Growth Project | Feb 20, 2020 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project hosted our first event of 2020 and we debuted a brand new live show format! This fast paced, informative, and educational event featured interviews and performances. OGP President Sul Dibba led interviews with Swamp Daddy’s Cajun Kitchen’s Inkka...
by Our Growth Project | Dec 19, 2019 | Book of Edutainment
For Our Growth Project’s last event of 2019, we decided to do something we hadn’t hosted before! We held a Dance Showcase to close out the year! Around 20 local dancers and community members attended the event. Our very own Soleil Bashale, OGP’s Director of Community...
by Our Growth Project | Nov 14, 2019 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project wanted to show love to our community by hosting a Celebration of Culture Potluck this month! We asked those who brought traditional dishes onstage to share details about the food and their culture. OGP’s Director of Community Engagement, Soleil...
by Our Growth Project | Oct 21, 2019 | Book of Edutainment
October marked three years of Our Growth Project! Mayor Paul TenHaken gave us an official proclamation, declaring October 21st, 2019 Our Growth Project day all across Sioux Falls! This month we hosted a celebration and fundraising event! We kicked the night off with a...
by Our Growth Project | Sep 26, 2019 | Book of Edutainment
September brought Our Growth Project back to Augustana University to welcome the new school year with a Talent Open Mic! Attended by thirty people, both Augie students and Sioux Falls community members took to the stage to share their talents! OGP sponsor, the West...
by Our Growth Project | Jul 27, 2019 | Book of Edutainment
For July, the Our Growth Project team took an eight hour road trip down to Keokuk, IA! The hometown of OGP Vice President Travis Nye, this marked our very first performances outside of South Dakota! Friday morning we visited Radio Keokuk and did an hour long live...
by Our Growth Project | Jun 27, 2019 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project’s June event was our very first all-day outdoor Growthfest! With rain clearing out just in time, it quickly became a great sun-filled day! We had lawn games and Saba Telahun stopped by to do some face painting. OGP’s very own advisory board chair,...
by Our Growth Project | May 30, 2019 | Book of Edutainment
This month Our Growth Project hosted its first ever Lip Sync Battle event! During the first round we had several groups and individuals select a song of their choice. Five acts moved on to the finals, where we chose the song. We crowned first, second, and third place...
by Our Growth Project | Apr 25, 2019 | Book of Edutainment
April’s Talent Open Mic was Our Growth Project’s 25th event! With an intimate crowd of just a dozen people, most of the night was spent telling stories and sharing life experiences throughout the entire group. The West Hyvee in Sioux Falls provided lemonade. Fellow...
by Our Growth Project | Mar 28, 2019 | Book of Edutainment
March’s event marked 24 official Talent Open Mics for Our Growth Project! This month we featured local musician Tuakah! The event was concluded with OGP’s first ever educational session! OGP member and “The Hurdle Life Coach” Terry Liggins, hosted a short Q&A with...
by Our Growth Project | Feb 28, 2019 | Book of Edutainment
The OGP team, talented community members, and around 30 attendees had a great time as Our Growth Project held their 23rd Talent Open Mic at Deeper Wells Church! OPG sponsor, the West Hyvee in Sioux Falls, provided lemonade. Our Featured Artist, Luca Amayo, paid homage...
by Our Growth Project | Jan 17, 2019 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project’s 22nd Talent Open Mic was a great start to 2019! Our Featured Artist, local hip hop artist Blitz Maximus, rapped his way back on stage and was an all-time OGP fan favorite! Zach Sieff from DJ Sieffstyle Entertainment DJ’ed alongside Blitz during...
by Our Growth Project | Dec 6, 2018 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project hosted it’s very first formal mixer event to conclude 2018! The event was held in collaboration with OGP’s fiscal sponsor, the Sioux Falls Arts Council (SFAC). OGP sponsor, Flyboy Donuts, provided coffee and donuts. SFAC provided hors d’oeuvres and...
by Our Growth Project | Nov 29, 2018 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project’s 21st monthly event was at USF for November! Four free float sessions courtesy of local sponsor Escape Float Spa were given away throughout the night! The West Hyvee in Sioux Falls provided lemonade. Attended by over 60 people, we had a lot of fun...
by Our Growth Project | Oct 25, 2018 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project’s 20th event marked two years of hosting Talent Open Mics in Sioux Falls! The night of celebration brought in more than 70 attendees. Entertainment included poetry by Riley Boadwine, Yoyo tricks by Tyler, and Martial Arts by Miles. Our Featured...
by Our Growth Project | Sep 27, 2018 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project’s 19th Talent Open Mic rang in a new school year by combining with Augie’s “Voice of the Americas” event! In addition to community members’ participation, Augie students were welcome to share a poem from any country in its original language, as well...
by Our Growth Project | Aug 23, 2018 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project’s 18th Talent Open Mic was OGP’s premiere outdoor open mic event! We were proud to host our monthly event outdoors for the first time! This month’s event was attended by more than 30 members of the community! The night was sponsored in part by...
by Our Growth Project | Jul 26, 2018 | Book of Edutainment
Our Growth Project’s 17th Talent Open Mic event brought in 40 attendees! This month our Featured Artists were Adam and Zach Sieff! The brothers of DJ SieffStyle Entertainment got the crowd off their feet with their infectious personalities and playlists! Adam inspired...
