# Event Details - **Event Name**: Town & Gown: A Conversation About the Future of Small Colleges - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Dean Michael Sniffen & Prof. Matthew Wright explore how cathedrals & universities can serve as vital gathering places that bridge divides.About this EventAbout This EventJoin Dean Michael Sniffen in conversation with Adelphi University’s Prof. Matthew Wright, author of SustainingColleges and Universities through Community, as they discuss how colleges and churches provide a third space for Americans. Third spaces are important because they provide society with an opportunity to connect and develop empathy across social-economic divides.Dr. Wright will discuss his efforts to make Adelphi University a third space for the Garden City and Long Island community and how we can extend these efforts to rethink the role of universities in the community. Cathedral and campus, neighbors and strangers — all are welcome at the table.The SettingBuilt in 1885, the Cathedral of the Incarnation is the historic cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. From April 25 through May 31, 2026, its soaring Gothic nave is home to Gaia — Luke Jerram's internationally acclaimed 20-foot rotating sculpture of planet Earth, built from detailed NASA imagery and lit from within, accompanied by a specially commissioned surround sound composition by BAFTA award-winning composer Dan Jones. Gaia has been experienced by more than eight million people in over 30 countries; this is its first exhibition in a U.S. house of worship.Parking is available on the Cathedral Close. The building is accessible. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/garden-city/town-and-gown-a-conversation-about-the-future-of-small-colleges/100001985405890464 - **Event Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Garden City - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: 46 Cathedral Ave - **lat**: 40.72121449999999 - **long**: -73.6421495 - **full address**: 46 Cathedral Ave, 46 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Town & Gown: A Conversation About the Future of Small Colleges - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/30a5a137a5dcb99029cc81d9dfc6de8de9fc89fb20a2c9bf76d198ace4aff750-rimg-w1200-h675-dc191413-gmir.jpg?v=1774174818 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Town & Gown: A Conversation About the Future of Small Colleges being held? - **A:** Town & Gown: A Conversation About the Future of Small Colleges takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 46 Cathedral Ave, 46 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Town & Gown: A Conversation About the Future of Small Colleges? - **A:** Town & Gown: A Conversation About the Future of Small Colleges is organized by Cathedral of the Incarnation. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Town & Gown: A Conversation About the Future of Small Colleges", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/30a5a137a5dcb99029cc81d9dfc6de8de9fc89fb20a2c9bf76d198ace4aff750-rimg-w1200-h675-dc191413-gmir.jpg?v=1774174818", "startDate": "2026-04-29T18:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-04-29T19:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/garden-city/town-and-gown-a-conversation-about-the-future-of-small-colleges/100001985405890464", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "46 Cathedral Ave", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "46 Cathedral Avenue", "postalCode": "11530", "addressLocality": "Garden City", "addressRegion": "NY", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.72121449999999", "longitude": "-73.6421495" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Dean Michael Sniffen & Prof. Matthew Wright explore how cathedrals & universities can serve as vital gathering places that bridge divides.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-22", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-29T19:30:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-22", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/garden-city/town-and-gown-a-conversation-about-the-future-of-small-colleges/100001985405890464" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-22", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-22", "url": "https://allevents.in/garden-city/town-and-gown-a-conversation-about-the-future-of-small-colleges/100001985405890464", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Cathedral of the Incarnation", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/cathedral-of-the-incarnation/25488131", "description": "Affectionately referred to by Long Islanders simply as \"the cathedral,\" the Cathedral of the Incarnation is the mother church of the Diocese of Long Island. It is the seat of the Bishop and home to a lively Christian community.The cathedral close is an oasis of green space in the village of Garden City. The close hosts not only the monumental cathedral building itself, but also the Mercer School of Theology and See House, the historic residence of the bishops of Long Island.The cathedral is a sacred place at the heart of a diverse and busy island. It is a place for souls to find rest and refreshment as they join God's mission of peace and justice. We are also a center of culture, learning, and community for all who enter once or many times over and put roots down in our midst.Here you will find a community of openness and welcome. A community of compassion and care. A community of courage and service.Come pray with us. Grow with us. Serve with us." } ] } ] ```