Dancing With Our Stars
Dr. Paul Wirth and Kathy Kampa were chosen to dance in this year’s “Dancing With Our Stars” event. They danced on behalf of the Wirth Center for the Performing Arts. This special event took place on June 8, 2026 at the College of St. Benedict’s BAC with a social hour followed by the show.
Dr. Paul Wirth and Kathy Kampa were declared the 1st Place Winners, plus the Judges’ Choice Winners.
Why is this important?
This event was a fundraiser for both the Women’s Fund of Central Minnesota and the Wirth Center. Ninety percent of the funds raised in support of Paul and Kathy went towards the Wirth Center, with 10% supporting the Women’s Fund.
There was also a $15,000 prize for the winning team (Dr. Paul and Kathy)! It’s important to know that 60% of Paul and Kathy’s score was based on fundraising totals, so every contribution helped move our school closer to winning. Our goal was to raise $50,000. And these funds will help every program in the Wirth Center!
This fundraiser benefits our Wirth Center community and our entire arts community. With our upcoming move, the Wirth Center will be an integral part of the new Community Arts Center. If you value music, dance, and visual arts for all ages in our community, support us through these fundraising initiatives.
Apples & Asana: Rooted in Community
Kickoff Donation Class
Saturday, May 23
Thank you for joining us at the cidery for a special Saturday Orchard Flow to support our students, Kathy Kampa & Katie Schad, as they prepared to dance in Dancing with the Stars—a local fundraiser benefiting women and girls in our community.
The $240 in proceeds supported Kathy & Katie’s nonprofit fundraising efforts.
Move. Connect. Give Back.
Friends & Family Music & Dance Party
Saturday, May 30
Pantown Brewing Company
Free music and dance classses by Kathy Kampa and friends.
Live performances by Minnesota musicians. Schedule:
- 3:05 – 3:35 p.m. Sing with Kathy (children ages 1-8)
- 3:35 – 3:45 p.m. Time for surprises!
- 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. Ava Herschberger and Greg Huberty
- 4:20 – 4:50 p.m. Folk Dance Party (for all ages)
- 4:50 – 5:00 p.m. More surprises!
- 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. “Always Tired” guest band from the Metro area
- 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. Latin & Line Dance Party
- 6:45 – 7:00 p.m. More surprises!
- 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. B-Side Indie Music Cafe artists
Free will donation. Proceeds of approximately $3000 were received.
Wandering Cow Ice Cream available all day.
ODB Food Truck opened at 4:45 p.m.
KwikTrip Car Wash Fundraiser
Purchase 5 Ultimate Car Washes for Only $36.
Like the Granite City Food & Brewery fundraiser, the proceeds from our Kwik Trip car wash fundraiser will benefit the Wirth Center and the Women’s Fund. These funds will help support all of our programs, as well as the Wirth Center’s move into the historic Daniel Building, a vibrant new home for the arts in our community.
Students and families are invited to participate in selling these car washes. The top three sellers will be awarded “Party Packs” (Papa Murphy’s Pizza gift box, Backwards Bread gift card, and more!)
- Student salesperson instructions (PDF file)
- Student salesperson order sheet (PDF file)
Purchase Kwik Trip Ultimate Car Washes via the Wirth Center’s Venmo, or pay with cash or check. Car Wash Cards are available for pickup at the Wirth Center office (823 1st St S, St Cloud, MN 56301). For questions, call 320-255-0318.
Dine to Support
Thank you to everyone who came to the Granite City Food & Brewery on April 16, 2026. Granite City donated 20% of receipts to the Wirth Center. We raised $567.69. With the tips, it came to $611.69.
Your support makes a real impact – the proceeds will benefit the Wirth Center and the Women’s Fund. These funds help power programs like School of Rock, Early Childhood Music Play, Piano Camp, summer camps, scholarships, and music and dance classes for all ages. They will also support the Wirth Center’s move into the historic Daniel Building, a vibrant new home for the arts in our community.
It's All Wirth It!
Thank you to our guests at Café Renaissance on May 15, 2026. A donation of $816 (equalling 20% of all food purchases) was given to the Wirth Center. Additionally, $406 in tips were donated.
In the news . . .
WJON Radio published a news story on 27 April 2026 titled, “Catch the Rhythm as Wirth and Kampa Light Up the Stage“.