Heart of the City Music Factory

Heart of the City Music Factory is a Victorian-style venue in the historic Old Milk Factory beside the Rum River in Anoka, Minnesota. Available for private hire, it welcomes couples, businesses and other event organisers looking for a distinctive setting for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, luncheons, birthdays and corporate or community gatherings.

The venue has an intimate feel, with space for up to 130 seated guests. Its Great Room features hardwood floors, high ceilings, a stage and an elegant balcony. The Gold Room, with its ornate ceiling and curtained archways, connects with the Great Room. Four rooms are included in the wedding rental, giving organisers options for arranging different parts of an occasion. The venue also has sound, lighting and video equipment, and offers event rental information, policies and packages for organisers to review before booking.

Outside caterers may be used if they meet the venue's licensing and insurance requirements. Alcohol arrangements are subject to venue rules, including the requirement for a licensed and insured bartender to serve beer and wine. Organisers can ask about hiring the space, arrange a tour and confirm the details for their event directly with the venue.

Alongside private bookings, the Music Factory hosts a concert programme featuring artists and musical styles from classical and jazz to gospel, rock and reggae. This makes it a working performance space as well as a bookable venue for celebrations and gatherings. The building is not wheelchair accessible and access involves stairs, so this should be considered when planning an event.