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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: N’Kenge and Prince Mario-Max to Co-Host Star-Studded Viva Italia Masquerade Gala in NYC

New York’s cultural calendar has a new crown jewel. On June 12, 2026, the N’Kenge Foundation presents the Viva Italia Masquerade Gala — an evening of artistry, philanthropy, and celebration co-hosted by acclaimed artist N’Kenge and H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe.

The gala supports the foundation’s mission of educating, inspiring, and uplifting young artists, and the lineup reflects that ambition at every level: Broadway stars, television favorites, opera singers, honorees from the worlds of education and entertainment, and a national talent competition — all wrapped in the elegance of a Venetian-style masquerade.

A Lineup Across the Arts

The evening’s performers and guests span the performing arts world. Michael James Scott — beloved as the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway — brings theatrical star power, while Hisham Tawfiq, known to millions from NBC’s The Blacklist, adds television prestige.

Opera is beautifully represented by Grammy-nominated singer Kenneithia M. Mitchell and Metropolitan Opera artist Jahzara Martina. Broadway’s Thayne Jasperson of Hamilton fame joins the celebration, as does Yoann FreeJay, winner of The Voice France, underscoring the gala’s international reach.

Honoring Excellence, Launching Futures

The evening honors Rain Pryor — celebrated for Head of the Class and her wider contributions to the arts — alongside Antoinette Quarshie, Dean of Riverdale Country School, recognized for her leadership in arts education. Peter Avery of New York City Public Schools will also be part of the festivities, highlighting the gala’s commitment to youth mentorship.

One of the night’s most anticipated moments is the Showstopper Competition, a national showcase for exceptional emerging performers. Mia Sanchez, the 2025 Showstopper winner and American Idol standout, embodies exactly the kind of artistic journey the foundation exists to support.

A silent and live auction will drive the evening’s fundraising, fueling educational programs that give talented young people real pathways into the arts. With N’Kenge and Prince Mario-Max leading a lineup that bridges Broadway, television, opera, and education, the Viva Italia Masquerade Gala is set to be one of the season’s defining nights — where masks, music, and mission come together beautifully.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Anna Stone and Joseph Gunnar Champion Women Leaders at Women’s Syndicate Association Event

It was a night built around a simple, powerful idea: when women in finance lead, everyone benefits.

The Women’s Syndicate Association of New York — dedicated to advancing and celebrating women’s leadership across the financial and business communities — hosted an inspiring gathering of professionals and innovators, drawing support from some of the industry’s most committed champions.

Special thanks went to Joseph Gunnar & Co., whose outstanding sponsorship and continued commitment to empowering women helped make the evening possible. The firm has made fostering meaningful industry connections part of its identity, and its backing gave the event real weight.

Leading the celebration was the fabulous Anna Stone — marketing president and celebrity executive — whose leadership and dedication brought together a remarkable room of professionals. Her ability to convene talent and create genuine connection was on full display.

H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe was proud to support the evening, recognizing the impact of organizations that create opportunities, mentorship, and lasting relationships for women in business and finance.

As he noted afterward: a very special night for women and philanthropy — and a demonstration of what leadership in banking should look like. Bravo to Joseph Gunnar, and bravo to Anna Stone.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Georgina Bloomberg Shines at NYC Second Chance Rescue Gala Supporting Animal Rescue

Georgina Bloomberg — athlete, world-class equestrian, devoted animal advocate, mother of three — brought her trademark warmth to Pier 61 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for the NYC Second Chance Rescue Gala at The Lighthouse NYC, 61 Chelsea Piers. And the room noticed.

Graceful and genuinely hands-on, Bloomberg lent the sold-out evening both star power and substance. The cause — giving rescued dogs and cats a second chance — is one she carries personally, and her presence set the tone for a night built on compassion.

A packed house for the animals

The gala drew celebrated faces from entertainment and philanthropy, but the evening’s true stars had four legs. Adorable rescue dogs charmed the crowd, posing patiently amid the flashbulbs while dressed-up owners looked on. Maria and Kenneth Fishel were among the many guests smitten with the furry headliners.

The program honored Ralph Macchio, Rob Thomas and Marisol Thomas — founders of the Sidewalk Angels Foundation — and Dr. Tom Walker. Special guests included Elaine Hendrix, with Anthony Rodia hosting, a special performance by John Lloyd Young, and music from DJ Geo Roc. PR powerhouse Norah Lawlor drove the evening’s communications.

Why it matters

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, also in attendance, spoke to the deeper lesson behind the glamour. Raised around animals — his father H.H. Prince Waldemar always kept a dog, and his mother H.H. Dr. Princess Antonia, a rider and veterinarian who studied law to embed animal protection in European legislation — he put it plainly: animals cannot represent themselves, so it is our duty to protect them.

Every donation, large or small, goes directly to the rescue mission at nycsecondchancerescue.org. On this night, at 6 p.m. in cocktail attire on the Chelsea waterfront, New York’s animal lovers proved the point in person.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Worth Media’s Power 100 Reception Gathers Jim McCann and New York’s Elite at 10 Grand Central

Worth Media and Worth Publishing have a way of making influence feel intimate. Their Power 100 Reception — staged at 10 Grand Central before an elite, invitation-only circle of industry leaders, investors, and cultural power players — has earned its reputation as the publishing and billionaire event of the season.

The evening’s gravitational center was Jim McCann, CEO and Founder of 1-800-Flowers, whose presence set the entrepreneurial tone. Publishing mastermind Josh Kampel helmed the hosting force behind the Worth banner.

Curated, not crowded

Private banking standout Anna Stone called it a “powerhouse event,” and the room delivered: strategic networking wrapped in refined celebration, premium partners Glenfiddich and Hendrick’s Gin keeping the hospitality at Worth’s signature level.

H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe was among the guests, moving through a crowd where wealth, media, and influence intersect — precisely the crossroads where Worth has built its brand.

The Power 100 formula is simple and hard to copy: put the right people in the right room, remove the noise, and let opportunity do the rest. At 10 Grand Central, it worked again.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Royal Appearance Confirmed: Diandra Monk’s Aries Season Dinner at ONE Dine, One World Observatory

The invitation says it plainly: One Dine, One World Trade Center, Aries Season — and a special royal appearance. Diandra Monk’s invite-only dinner at ONE Dine, set within One World Observatory, is shaping into one of spring’s most polished social occasions, and powerhouse host Monk has now confirmed the royal presence.

High above the city, where New York presents itself at its most striking, the evening centers on Monk herself — the @diandra_collective__ curator whose profile bridges brand partnerships, digital influence, and culinary culture. As a Shutterstock Partnerships executive and foodie influencer, she brings exactly the fluency this kind of night demands.

Why this room matters

ONE Dine isn’t simply a restaurant with a dramatic address. It’s a destination built around altitude and outlook — dining as part of a larger urban experience. The invitation understands that: spring glam dress code, an intimate guest list, a tight focus on elegance rather than excess. Exclusivity that feels purposeful, not distant.

The Aries framing is smart — confidence, momentum, presence — matched to a season when New York’s social life renews itself: dressed occasions, rooms alive with possibility, spring evenings in the sky.

A host who curates

The strongest modern hosts don’t just attach their names to evenings; they set the rhythm before the first guest arrives. Through Diandra_Collective__, Monk has built exactly that kind of authorship — community, taste, and a network moving in step.

Add the confirmed royal appearance, and the evening gains a ceremonial note that suits the formality of the setting: rare, refined, and perfectly in key with an Aries season dinner above the clouds.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.