Architecture After Hours - Skip the food & networking and come for the talk
Schedule
Thu May 07 2026 at 05:50 pm to 07:45 pm
UTC-05:00Location
80 W 4th St | Saint Paul, MN
About this Event
Join us for Architecture after Hours: Board + Batten, an engaging evening program featuring a talk and Q&A with architect Richard Hess of Quinn Evans, hosted in the beautifully restored Hill Library—now the Avalon Theater.
Richard Hess is a princial architect at Quinn Evans' Michigan office and recently led an award-winning restoration of Detroit's Michigan Central Station. In Minneapolis, Quinn Evans was also the firm that collaborated in the restoration of the Arvonne Fraser Library.
The evening concludes with a live Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the speaker.
Mix and Mingle with Food and Drink
The tickets you are purchasing are only for the architecture presentation. If you wish to join us for a social hour with food and drink before the program beginning at 5:00, please purchase that ticket option here.
Event Schedule
- 5:50 PM -- Doors Open for presentation-only participants
- 6:00 PM – Welcome + Introduction
- 6:15 PM – Richard Hess
- 7:15 PM – Audience Q&A
- 7:45 PM – Event Concludes
Photography Disclosure
Rethos staff, volunteers and contract employees may document this event for future promotional materials, fundraising or advertising of Rethos as well as Doors Open and City Stories events. By attending this event, participants grant full permission to Rethos to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, or any other record of this event, for any legitimate purpose without any monetary payment.
If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify a member of the event staff.
About City Stories
City Stories is a multi-day festival celebrating the architecture, history, and cultural stories of the Twin Cities through tours, talks, and experiences across the region. Buy tickets to other City Stories events here.
About the Speaker
Richard Hess is an architect with Quinn Evans, a nationally recognized firm known for its work in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and cultural projects. His work reflects a deep commitment to honoring the past while designing for the future.
About the Venue
The historic Hill Library, now the Avalon Theater, offers a unique setting that reflects the themes of the evening—bringing new life to a landmark space through thoughtful restoration and adaptive reuse. As a Gateway Sponsor of City Stories, Avalon Theater plays an important role in supporting access to architecture, history, and cultural experiences across the Twin Cities.
Where is it happening?
80 W 4th St, 80 West 4th Street, Saint Paul, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 28.52
