Menagerie Entertainment: Media Comments

:) ♥  ...Sweetheart...You are a messenger for God! And, an enlighted, caring angel. Thank you, for having eyes that are opened to those in need!

You and your wonderful daughter(s) are a blessing to our community!
Sandy Wishes from the Beach,
June

 “I have worked with Tina in numerous Charity Events that are still ongoing for our non-profit organization. Who doesn't Tina know? As an artist, environmentalist, creative designer, business woman, mentor, mother, friend, etc etc., Tina is high energy and a go getter. I rely on her and she is trustworthy of her time and service. Tina is a sacrificial servant and so loving and kind to me. In my difficult hours, she shows up. She is the best communicative director I have known. She also is a starter and a finisher. Who can do that? Thank you Tina...you have a heart of Gold and I'm honored to be your friend and servant in the community at large. Your singing voice is amazing...one of your 1st loves! www.MenagerieEntertainment.Com/music.html -Jennifer Hope Webster President & CEO of ChatwithGod.org Ministries Writer and Author” August 19, 2010 Top qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative

Tina,
Your energy and optimism continue to amaze me. I can't thank you enough.

Michele –

Tina is a detail-oriented person. She is generous and reliable. Her multicultural influence opens her to various styles of artistic expression, blending all kinds of people. Tina is a great and strong asset. I highly recommend her. Patrice Jauffret

Patje Music, Santa Monica, Paris, Geneva, Switzerland

 

 Tina is an amazing voice talent and out of the box Producer/Director, with an impeccable gift for bringing the right talent together (including herself) with the right music for the right venue."
Service Category: Business Consultant
Top Qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity www.linkedin.com/pub/tina-hoffman/11/18b/841

Dear Tina,
Thank you so much for your email today. I loved meeting you, and you have such a kind and sweet spirit....and I was very moved by your talent and sensitivity to art and your activities left me feeling very inspired!!!!
I wish we lived closer so I could support your efforts.
You are a great inspiration.
Let's stay connected...
With joy,
Amy

Tina! You really make things happen

 

H Tina, It's Hugh from the Green Go show, hope you are well your shop looks great you are an amazing person. I got a painting in a gallery in Palm Springs. Art washes from the eyes the dust of everyday life. You are an inspiration

Years ago I was playing in a band. Tina and I struck up a friendship. She was booking shows at various clubs. As time went on, it became obvious that Tina was/is different than other promoters, whose main goal is to make a buck. Not that making money is wrong, just that she was/is really into the whole promotion of local music and artists for the sake of the talent. We have stayed in contact through the years, and her love for, and commitment to the local arts has remained steadfast. In our current economic situation it can be so easy to dismiss such causes, yet Tina and many of her friends and fans have not. Without the promotion of the arts, there would be no actors/actresses, musicians, artisans.... what a boring, mundane, unattractive world. In my opinion, the loss of Tina's shop is just another nail in the the coffin of local arts. I believe it is every citizens job, cross to bear, to ensure that the arts are preserved and nurtured.   Tom Bands I represent: Angry Old Men Daddy's Little Monsters DOB Drunken Troubadours Laughing Stalk Red Rogue Trash Daddy Ultra Lux

Arts supporter holding sale

People who stumble across Tina Hoffman’s closet-size storefront on the Balboa Fun Zone sometimes mistake her for the palm reader a few doors down. Like Hoffman, the walls of Menagerie Castle, 705 Edgewater Ave., are draped in yards of colored lace, bits of vintage costume jewelry and ribbons.

“It’s kind of like a meeting place for people to talk about the community and the arts,” Hoffman said.

She has dubbed Menagerie Castle an “inspirational waterfront creative arts community hospitality studio office play space gallery,” but it’s hard to fit all of that on a business card, she said.

Hoffman hosts what she calls “Art Express,” a Thursday offering where people can create $5 art projects from the odds and ends she has amassed: fake flowers, wrapping paper, glitter and more.

“People come in here and have deep spiritual conversations,” Hoffman said.

For several years, Hoffman has organized a New Year’s Day talent show for locals to strum guitars and sing at the gazebo near the Balboa Pier. Most of the money to put on the event comes out of her own pocket.

Over the years, Hoffman has created events to bring merchants from the Fun Zone shopping district together. She started a monthly raffle in 2007 to draw more foot traffic to the area.

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Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 2:43:31 AM
Subject: My experience with Tina Hoffman with Menagerie Castle

Tina Hoffman with Menagerie Castle is by far the most effective networking person I have ever met.  So many people that I know have had their lives transformed as a result of their contact with Tina Hoffman.  One time I was sitting in a meeting with a group of people working on a service project and everyone in the meeting made their way to the leadership of that organization through a networking experience with Tina Hoffman.

 I have never seen anyone work so selflessly to bring positive influence into so many people’s lives.

 I personally will be grateful to Tina for her influence in my life.  I have innumerable professional and social relationships in my life as a direct result of networking with Tina.

 For years now Tina has been a very effective, viable, positive influence on our community with people from all walks of life, age groups and socio economic status.

 She truly is one of my favorite people of all times.

 Sincerely,

 Bill Turner

Tina,

 

You are wonderful!!!

 

You have ministered to sooooooo many people including me!!!

 

I wish you the best.  Things are tough for all of us right now!!!

 

You can use anything I have said for anything you need to use it for!!!

 

Just know that there are a lot of us out there who recognize the incredible way that God has used you in so many people's lives.

 

Keep living for Jesus!!!

I could not help but notice you.I must say you are an angel.i really do like you...

Thanks Tina,

You continue to be such a blessing.I pray that GOD showers you with good things today.

AMEN

Dear Tina,

You amaze me with your cleverness.....

Best, Debby www.FauxPawProductions.Com

Subject: Sean's Faith Based Movie Premiere To Save A Life: Congrats!!

TINA YOU ARE AWESOME! Thanks so much for all your support! :) I appreciate your heart and all the connections you've brought my way over the years - Anthony Chase & Steve, Talk Fusion, Event Consultants, etc, etc, etc! So, once again... THANK YOU!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!

Take Care
and
God Bless You Tina!
- Sean

Sean Michael Afable
www.ToSaveALife.Com
www.AkeelahAndTheBee.com
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1012084/

I can't believe how much response I have been receiving as a result of your video email commercial.

It is overwhelming !!! I have never experienced anything like it !!! I can't even keep up with the calls !!!

THANK YOU !!!

Tom

The fundraiser benefits art and music programs that support local artists and musicians of all ages for show opportunities/networking/classes/events/etc. Many in attendance will be local artists and musicians who Tina has networked with over the years. The money for her events usually comes out of her own pockets and she gives 110% of herself to help others be inspired to achieve their dreams. You will meet Tina Hoffman on the cruise, she is one of my most dear and beloved of friends with a killer smile and personality to match. Whether you attend for a heart-warming date night or just by yourself to socialize, relax, take in the sites or join in one of the many conversations on board– you will have a wonderful evening. Hope to see you there!
marcia escobosa

lead graphic designer
strategic communications
california state university, fullerton

Thank you Tina  

You are just awesome and an inspiration to many other Christians.

Love,

Terry

Bringing fun back to Balboa

Tina Hoffman, owner of Menagerie Castle at the Balboa Fun Zone, is an organizer of Fun Zone Fridays, a community event happening the first Friday of every month.

By Amanda Pennington and Kent Treptow

LA Times Daily Pilot

 

Tina,

You are truly a one of a kind lady!

Your kind spirit and undaunted persistance is an inspiration to us all.

Craig Carpenter,

Radio Station / Production Manager

KROQ, KEZY, KNX/FM, KKHR,  KMET, KFSH

 

you were always so nice and helped find some gigs for my band JACAR