About Aunt Annies Listening Room in Avon, MN
Where Music and Art Meet Intentional Experience in Avon
Aunt Annie’s was created on the belief that you deserve a place where music isn’t background noise and art isn’t just decoration. We serve as a community hub that brings people together to highlight exceptional musicianship and visual art in a distraction-free environment.
We operate with a clear mission: to highlight exceptional musicianship and art in a distraction-free environment. That means no crowded bars, no clinking glasses competing with guitar strings, and no divided focus—just you, the artist, and the art itself.
Our approach is built on respect for the creative process, honoring both the performers who share their work and the audiences who come to truly listen and see.
Discover what live music and visual art feel like when nothing gets in the way.
Connected to the Legacy of Aunt Annie's Quilts & Silks
Aunt Annies Listening Room & Gallery grew from the traditions of Aunt Annie's Quilts & Silks, a respected historic music venue owned by Lucy and Mopar Senstad. That foundation shaped everything we do—from how we curate performers to how we design each evening around connection and craft.
We designed our space for intimate audiences of 50 to 80 people, fostering deep artist and audience connection in a setting that feels personal, not performative. In Avon and across St. Cloud, Alexandria, Minneapolis, Brainerd, and Fargo, you'll find music venues—but few that prioritize listening the way we do.
We're proud to support local talent while hosting nationally touring artists, creating a stage where emerging musicians and established performers share the same respectful, focused atmosphere. And we're alcohol-free by design, keeping attention squarely on music and artistic expression.
Experience music and art the way they were meant to be enjoyed.
Aunt Annies Listening Room Invites You Into a Space Shaped by History and Intention
Our team knows that great art requires great attention. That's why every detail in our gallery and listening room is crafted to remove distractions and elevate the experience—from the layout of the space to the artists we feature.
- Designed for audiences who value musicianship and visual art as focused, intentional experiences
- Rooted in the legacy of a historic venue known for honoring artists and their craft
- Serving Avon and surrounding communities with a commitment to local and touring talent
- Intimate setting for 50 to 80 people, fostering real engagement between artist and audience
Whether you're an artist looking for a stage that respects your work or a listener searching for something deeper, we invite you to join us. Reach out to learn more about upcoming performances, gallery exhibitions, or how to submit your own art. Aunt Annies Listening Room is here to help music and art connect with the people who truly care.