Dancing With Our Stars
Dr. Paul Wirth and Kathy Kampa have been chosen to dance in this year’s “Dancing With Our Stars” event. They’re dancing on behalf of the Wirth Center for the Performing Arts. This special event takes place on June 8, 2026 at the College of St. Benedict’s BAC with a social hour from 5-6:30 p.m. and the show from 7 p.m.
Why is this important?
This event is 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 go towards the Wirth Center, with 10% supporting the Women’s Fund.
There’s also a $15,000 prize for the winning team! It’s important to know that 60% of Paul and Kathy’s score is based on fundraising totals, so every contribution helps move our school closer to winning. Our goal is 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.
Night of Music Fundraiser
Friday, May 15th • 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Café Renaissance, 2140 Frontage Rd. N., Waite Park, MN
We’re celebrating the transformative power of the arts at Café Renaissance! Our students will serenade you while you enjoy a wonderful meal.
We’re grateful to Café Renaissance for donating 20% of all food purchases from this event. Reservations recommended. (320) 253-9300
For Students:
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- Try out one of your new pieces! You can play in front of an appreciative audience while they enjoy some of the best food in St. Cloud.
- Café Renaissance has a piano available. If you play another instrument, we’ll provide a music stand for you.
- Sign up for a time slot via this form.
Apples & Asana: Rooted in Community
Kickoff Donation Class
Saturday, May 23 • 11:00 AM
Join us at the cidery for a special Saturday Orchard Flow to support our students, Kathy Kampa & Katie Schad, as they prepare to dance in Dancing with the Stars—a local fundraiser benefiting women and girls in our community.
All proceeds support Kathy & Katie’s nonprofit fundraising efforts.
$25 Suggested Donation
First 25 to register = FREE beverage
Move. Connect. Give Back.
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.
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“.