BPAC Deficit $116K Less than Expected

Officials reported a deficit of $275,000 at the end of 2011 — the smallest annual deficit in the Burnsville Performing Arts Center's three-year history.

Burnsville Performing Arts Center Finds New ED

On Monday, BPAC officials announced that Brian Luther would take the helm starting by the end of the week.

This week, the Burnsville Performing Arts Center will welcome new Executive Director Brian Luther. Luther will be the third person to step into the role since 2010. Officials at the City of Burnsville and BPAC operator VenuWorks praised Luther's extensive experience. Luther has managed major entertainment facilities such as the U.S. Cellular Center and Paramount Theatre (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) and University of Wisconsin’s Kohl Center. He also garnered experience closer to home with Minnesota Sports & Entertainment, a St. Paul-based limited partnership that owns the Minnesota Wild, the Minnesota Swarm and the Saint Paul Arena Company. The latter operates the Xcel Energy Center, the Saint Paul RiverCentre and the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.  Prior…

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