# Event Details - **Event Name**: Architecture After Hours - Skip the food & networking and come for the talk - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:50 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:45 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join award winning architect Richard Hess for an presentation about preservation and architecture - part of the City Stories festival.About this EventJoin 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 responsible for 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 DrinkThe 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 Schedule5:50 PM -- Doors Open for presentation-only participants6:00 PM – Welcome + Introduction6:15 PM – Richard Hess7:15 PM – Audience Q&A7:45 PM – Event ConcludesPhotography DisclosureRethos 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 StoriesCity 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 SpeakerRichard 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 VenueThe 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-paul/architecture-after-hours-skip-the-food-and-networking-and-come-for-the-talk/100001988018949193 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, theatre, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Saint Paul - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: 80 W 4th St - **lat**: 44.9437899 - **long**: -93.0969698 - **full address**: 80 W 4th St, 80 West 4th Street, Saint Paul, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Architecture After Hours - Skip the food & networking and come for the talk - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a9de6567cc8bae8d34916fea44fc8c2e307c4d0adcd96ef5bab04d4389251f0c-rimg-w1200-h800-dc5f5c4a-gmir.jpg?v=1776924909 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Architecture After Hours - Skip the food & networking and come for the talk being held? - **A:** Architecture After Hours - Skip the food & networking and come for the talk takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:50 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:45 pm at 80 W 4th St, 80 West 4th Street, Saint Paul, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Architecture After Hours - Skip the food & networking and come for the talk? - **A:** Architecture After Hours - Skip the food & networking and come for the talk is organized by Rethos. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Architecture After Hours - Skip the food & networking and come for the talk is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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