The Luminary Society: An Exclusive Key to Extraordinary Spaces

About the event: Slip into your most glamorous mid-century attire and join us for the sparkling launch of The Luminary Society: An Exclusive Key to Extraordinary Spaces — an evening that blends 1970s elegance with high-design nostalgia, all from the most iconic address in Minneapolis: Windows on Marquette, atop the IDS Center.

Sponsored by the Marquette Hotel, this Mid-Century Modern-themed soiree evokes the spirit of Mary Richards herself — bold, stylish, and ready to take on the city. Enjoy inspired refreshments, elevated hors d’oeuvres, and rich storytelling from the city’s highest perch as we explore the skyline and the legacy of IDS architect Philip Johnson, whose complicated brilliance helped define a generation of design.

Looking for more? Upgrade to The Skyline Passage VIP experience: a private tour led by Dr. Heidi Swank, beginning with a champagne toast in a Marquette Hotel suite, descending into hidden tunnels, then rising skyward to the top of the IDS Center—where Minneapolis unfolds in every direction.

Let this be the night you throw your hat in the air.
Let this be the beginning of something extraordinary.

Tickets benefit Rethos and the expansion of Doors Open Minneapolis. Let this night mark the beginning of something extraordinary.

Attire: 1970s Cocktail Encouraged | Capacity is limited

Signature Access – $115
Event Entry: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Includes:

• Entry to an exclusive cocktail event at Windows on Marquette
• Refreshments and curated sweet & savory bites
• Sunset champagne toast
• Featured talk: The Modern City We Inherited: Johnson, Cerny, and the Design of a New Minneapolis
• Docent-led tours of the 360° Minneapolis skyline
• Breathtaking views and vibrant company

VIP Experience – $175
Tour + Event: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Signature Access, enhanced by:

• A champagne welcome and light bites in a private Marquette Hotel suite
• Private guided Skyline Passage tour with Dr. Heidi Swank
• Behind-the-scenes access to the IDS Center’s hidden spaces—from suite to sublevel to skyline
• An in-depth look at a building as layered as its architect

Limited tickets available.

Become a Founding Charter Member of The Luminary Society:

• Recognition on event signage and website

• Invitation to future Luminary Society events

• Help fund the growth of Doors Open Minneapolis and heritage programming across the state

Info: Starting in a Marquette Hotel suite, exploring underground tunnels, and emerging atop the IDS.

Info: 360 degree docent led tours at 7:45 and 8:45.

Info: The Modern City We Inherited: Johnson, Cerny, and the Design of a New Minneapolis

Info: Join our Board Past President, Kristen Anderson, for a champagne sunset toast.

Info: Mix, Mingle, and Enjoy our city as the lights come up around you.

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