The Heart of the City Music Factory is a beautiful, Victorian style Event Center and Concert Venue located on the 2nd floor of the historic World War I era "Old Milk Factory" located on the Rum River in Anoka. This Music Factory doubles as a concert venue and as a rentable venue for luncheons, meetings, reunions, small weddings and receptions and more. In the main room, we have a balcony and stage. There is also a lovely side room with tin ceilings and curtained archways that open up into the main room. Additionally, there is the back studio which typically serves as place where drinks are served or as a quieter seating lounge. We have multiple mounted Video cameras with video screens in the balcony, side room and studio and offer an onsite Videography package. We also have a large 12’ by 20’ retractable screen above the stage with a projector that can project either video feed from the balcony or any kind of video or Powerpoint from a computer. We have a high-end stereo sound system with a large amount of backline equipment. The Music Factory also includes a large, beautiful Bridal Room/Green Room that is included with the price of the rent. This room has windows looking out to the Rum River, a couch and chairs, a small refrigerator and a large walnut dining table and chairs. All food and drink must be catered in. The building is not handicap accessible and there are some stairs to climb. The Heart of the City Music Factory is a beautiful Victorian-style concert venue and event center located on the second floor of the Old Milk Factory on the Rum River in historic Anoka. Being in the Music Factory is like gathering in a large Victorian home with vintage wallpaper, a fireplace on stage, balcony with a great view, gorgeous décor and an intimate seating capacity of 130. The Factory features a regular concert series of diverse artists – both local and national – going from Classical to Jazz to Reggae, Gospel, Rock, Singer/Songwriter and many others. The high quality sound, light and video system makes for a great listening experience no matter where you are seated, and the caliber of the artists in concert is always top notch! The Music Factory also serves as a 5-star rated rentable venue for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, luncheons, birthdays and other events.
