I get so excited whenever I get a chance to go to Los Angeles Center Studios. It's a cool vibe that has hints of Hollywood nostalgia. To get on the premises you have to be in their system. The security guards an amazing, professional and very nice. Walking towards the doors to the lobby you can see police signs from certain tv shows and films that are produced there. Inside the lobby there's comfortable seating, a television and then it's the concierge desk. If you need the elevator the concierge will help you get to your destination. After talking to the concierge I didn't need the elevators. I just had to walk through the lobby and when you exit you are ground level where there's signs for what production is filming in a specific stage. The stages are huge and it's amazing the creativity some of these tv/film/commercial companies can construct: a mini mansion, basketball court with bleachers and event the inside of a courthouse to name a few. When evening falls you get a beautiful view of downtown Los Angeles with all of the sky scrapers nicely lit up. The inside of main building is very fun with healthy motivation statements in the stairwell, the hallways have fun 1980s style carpeting and the walls/doors are bright and colorful. There's a fun buzz of hard working production staff getting ready for filming and the cool chill ease from the students that are taking classes here. Los Angeles Center Studios has filming opportunities, meetings, fittings and also host social events like Black On The Block. Which is like an independent flea market and networking. You'll probably have to check their website for the dates to play. I really like this venue! read more

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I was onsite for a film production and had a great experience overall. Rehearsals and costume fittings were held in the main building, which is clean, modern, and well-maintained. We did the actual filming at the sound stages, which were spacious and professionally equipped. As a woman working long hours in the DTLA area, I especially appreciated the onsite security services -- they were attentive, well-informed, and knew exactly who was scheduled to be where and when. The parking facility felt secure, and lobby security's control over the main elevators added an extra layer of safety and organization. The vibe of the entire site felt professional and well-run, with a clear focus on keeping things efficient and safe. Would definitely work here again. read more

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This was my first time at this studio for a production. The show I had a small part in was filming here. At least 2 major TV shows have residency here I saw. Here is what I liked: Excellent covered secure parking! Many underground parking levels with lots of Visitor spaces. Short walk to the elevators that take you to the lobby. You cannot enter or leave the garage without checking with security. High security: New fast elevator banks that require you exit at the lobby and get credentials from security to proceed to your floor in the tower. There are no buttons in the elevator, security assigns and programs the elevator to take you alone only to the floor you have permission. Great security for high profile actors. Great place to film office setting, conference room, high rise look productions with minimal modification/set up. You can even have an elevator assigned to your production without disturbing other productions or curb stops at your floor if using the elevators in a scene. Large outdoor production lots on the property for basecamp, wardrobe trucks, changing room setup trucks. Indoor areas for meals with craft service space on the outside for grilling and prep. Right off the 110, 101, and 10 freeways. Fast on location to adjacent downtown LA office high rise area, or adjacent old East LA neighborhoods. Whats not so great: Have to exercise caution in the surrounding areas. Lots of homeless and MI walking around. But you really won't be walking outside the studio grounds except down Bixel a few blocks are some restaurants. The high rise studio building is old and like many old concrete buildings I saw puddles and flooded areas 3 levels down in the garage after heavy rains. Overall, while going anywhere near downtown LA is something I try to avoid always, I enjoyed the production day at this studio and the on location nearby and would come back here for another call. Good compact place for a production to set up residency if it fits central to many areas of LA. read more

I've worked film production here many times throughout the years. Security and site reps are completely rude and disorganized. I drive a working support truck that needs to be close to the stage that we are occupying. Day one I was parked in a spot by our site Rep. Halfway through the day a new site rep shows up and tells me I can't park there. OK fine. He sends me to a new spot, so I move. The next day, another security guard comes and tells me I need to move and threatens me with the citation, basically the first words out of her mouth. I make her aware that I was told to park here and I had been parked there already the day before. she doesn't care. I think the people that work here need to realize that us renting out these stages are the reason that they have a job. Long story short I would not recommend shooting here if you want to be treated with respect by the employees that work here. read more

Yelp Challenge 2018 16/100 This a space, both internally and externally, that I've been to in multiple incarnations. Auditions, and for work. It's at Bixel and 6th. It was the casting facility for Mad Men and many other shows. The last few times I've been there has been to shoot a commercial. Early. No, I mean EARLY. To be eating a breakfast burrito at 6:30 am is not my normal jam. You do what you gotta do. I look forward to being a repeat offender as time and space has me in it's grip. I didn't choose normal. I didn't choose safe. I took the path less traveled and I have no regrets. read more

I really enjoy coming to this studio! I have worked on many shows here and each time that I am on the lot I have no trouble navigating around the stages. This is a huge plus if you've been to other studio lots like Paramount and Warner Brothers, walking around those can get confusing! One of the perks about LA Center Studios is that they don't shoot any LIVE shows on the lot, which immediately eliminates large crowds and parking issues. In addition to the surface parking lots, they have four levels of underground parking. Each employee that I have interacted with has been very friendly and helpful whenever I have questions. I couldn't give a five star rating because ever since I have been coming here, (3 plus years) the escalator in the main lobby has been broken. Now, I don't mind taking the elevator, but having the second option would be nice when there is a large group of people waiting for the elevator. read more

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Came here for the Mad Decent Block Party yesterday and the event altogether was just alright. Even though it wasn't too crowded, the venue itself was too small for a concert/show. 2 things I enjoyed though: 1. The porta potties were actually decent. 2. The view of the DTLA skyline at night. Simply beautiful! I'm thinking this place is nice for a farmer's market or other small events but I don't think I'll ever be back for a concert. I might just be getting too old for this crap too, hahaha. In the end, Major Lazer killed it! I wish I decided to go today instead to see Diplo but there's no way in hell in going 2 days in a row. This grandmas turning up at home. read more

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Television and film production is an expensive business. Every day, hour, and even minute is crucial and costs thousands. For that reason, there are strict call times and production schedules, which crews try hard to follow. If you are interested in LOSING big bucks... then LA Center Studios is your lot! Located in downtown, LA Center Studios doesn't even look like much of a studio lot but more of some inconspicuous buildings thrown into the mix of surrounding ghetto, abandoned buildings and an overabundance of Athena parking lots. The main compliment isn't the location, however. It is their lack of professionalism and plain-old ability to run a production. My call time for filming was set but then got moved for an hour later. This was red flag #1 but I proceeded and I arrived early. What followed was a complete disgrace. First, I had to wait (outside) for about 2 1/2 hours past call time not knowing what was holding up production. The crew lacked the professional tact to keep me updated or even at least make up some excuse. At one point, they finally told me there was a technical difficulty in set-up. This caused me to have to wait another hour (no water was even given to me!). Finally, after sitting outside in the dark, I was told that "this never happened before but filming is canceled" (insert swear words here). Production was moved to the next day to 5pm. Then 4:45pm and then to 3pm. Film time was first 3-4 hours, then 4-5, and then 6-8. These people can't make up their minds about ANYTHING and obviously DO NOT know what they are doing. Are these interns at work?! Basically, LA Center Studios is a mess (at least the studio lot as I am aware their are other entertainment facilities in the main building which I don't have experience with). They must think that cash grows on trees or that film schedules are for amateurs. Skip this lot. read more

Los Angeles definitely has its perks. For one: you can go see tapings of your favorite tv shows! My sister and I were invited to watch a taping of Girl Meets World, where they have a live studio audience. I don't know how you get tickets; I have family who is involved with the show and got us in VIP, but if you can research it, I would highly recommend going to watch! It is such a fun, unique thing to do, and this is an amazing show, with the same writers (and several actors!) as Boy Meets World (Corey, Topanga... and Shawn for a little bit, too!). We were cracking up the whole time, our faces seriously hurt afterwards from smiling so much. I think it's so cool to watch the behind-the-scenes of filming, and see all that talent up close! And who doesn't want to see Rider Strong in person?! (I don't think he's a regular, though). There were lots of families who came with their kids, as well as some fans like us who just love Boy Meets World. I think anyone of any age would enjoy this. No need to sit and watch tv, when you can come here and watch the tv show being made!! read more

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I came here for the 10th Annual Halloween Instant Films event. The event itself was pretty cool. As for the location, it wasn't bad. We got free underground parking, which was nice (not sure if it's always free or depends on the event). For some reason the lobby floor is "0" on the elevator, and the elevator system there seemed a bit confusing. We had to walk across the street to get to the event. The pre-party was held in the cafeteria, which was a pretty big space and also had a nice outdoor area. The theater wasn't big, but was a good size for the event. read more

A number of years ago I was invited by a friend to come here. He was the First AD on a movie shooting here. I was impressed by the studio. It has been refurbished many times over the years but it still has its foundation as an historic Hollywood studio. Another thing that I liked was that Center Studios rents offices to independent producers - so one can have an onsite presence. And the rental fees are very reasonable. If I could go back in time I would have rented one of the offices the first week I moved to LA. And renting studio space to shoot it is also pretty cheap - in respect to other places like Gower or Paramount. I am a fan read more

I came here for the California Pizza Festival. Overall, the event was well planned and fun. I tasted some really great pizzas. I also had great Italian coffee. I really liked the pizza vendors from Naples, Italy. I love super thin authentic pizza. A great event for pizza lovers. read more

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I've been here a few times for Beer fests and Lobster Rumble. The bathrooms are clean and abundant, the venue is easy to see from anywhere you stand and while the event may get crowded, doesn't get stuffy or feel like your suffocating. This is a great place to hold events such as these. Great work LA Center Studios!! read more

I have worked at this studio for a several different projects. Parking, it depends. If you have to park outside in the dirt lot, your car will definitely get dirty. But this project, I got to park underground for three days in a row. So I was happy. The concierge at the desk are very friendly and accommodating. Bathrooms were clean and temperature inside of the studio set was not too bad. WiFi is available and user name and password is posted at the information desk. Overall I like this studio. read more

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This is more so a review on Studio School which is located within LA Center Studios. Administration is very disorganized and does not take accountability for their short comings. Financial aid has experienced several turnovers leading to many discrepancies (wrong information being given, missing forms, loans not being processed). Administrators pick and choose what to be transparent about so often students are left in the dark about matters that are necessary to know. I am disappointed with my experience here read more

I take night classes at this place and I don't appreciate that they turn off the AC at 6pm right when we star. I go there for the whole week. I get nauseas and dizzy. They honestly don't care about the students who take night classes at studio school when It comes to having AC. Other than that I've learned a lot and I'm happy. But I don't appreciate the lack of compassion when it comes to taking a night class here. It's hard to focus when your in a hot room with no air flow in the summer time. read more

What a uniquely LA experience. Wanted to experience being a part of a live studio audience and there were only a handful of shows you can bring kids under 18. We picked Girl Meets World, and had a great time. Here are the pros and cons of my experience. Pros: 1. It's totally free!!! 2. The staff for the most part were very friendly. 3. There is free parking after 2:45pm. 4. Great experience and they keep things lively in between takes. 5. They even give you a free snack. We got a banana and water. 6. You can get a picture with the cast. Cons: 1. They turned away a BUNCH of people and they should distribute fewer tickets. They tickets you book online do not guarantee entrance. 2. The parking lot didn't open until 2:45pm and it's safe to say nobody got there after 2:30pm got in. 3. You can get a picture with the cast if you don't mind wearing a cast later. 4. There are designated bathroom breaks and you will have to hold it. So, you have it. If you make it in you will have a great time. Good luck. read more

Was able to catch the Steve Harvey taping here as a priority guest. He came in to town and hosted a set of show tapings for 2 months straight. I'm sure many people in SoCal were able to experience his hilarious jokes and witness the family feud contestants in live-action. :) Free parking, and it lasted a good 4 hours or so. I think they have at least 2 tapings per Sat/Sun in the months of August and Sept 2017. read more

If you are working on a TV show shooting at LA Center Studios and it is meal time... save yourself the trouble of eating on the lot and instead opt to try one of the may nearby downtown eateries. There are many great choices minutes away and these do not include Flix Cafe on the LA Center lot. Flix Cafe is a cafeteria-style restaurant located on the lot and is basically a train wreck of over-complicated confusion. I have been forced to eat there several times (certain shoot days do not have crafty services) and the food is terrible and not memorable, either. The system of ordering and the confused staff result in a difficult time on top of the gross food. First of all, the menu for the "Grill Area" is insane: for breakfast everything is a la carte which may not sound weird, but it is a la carte with a very odd breakdown. For instance: one egg, one piece of bacon, one pancake, a single slice of french toast.... is that strange or is it just me? I can appreciate them trying to please people but at the bottom of the menu it says "no substitutions" which doesn't even make sense with a la carte. This system results n not being able to formulate a full breakfast without spending $10 which you could spend at a diner and get much more bang or your buck. As for the muffin area, the prices are listed solely as "muffins and toast", yet they offer other pastries such as scones and breads. There is never an employee around to ask how much these are (since they aren't listed); plus yo have to fight to get someone to open the register after 9am. It's ridiculous! I took my scone up to pay and the lady wanted $3. I replied that the muffins price listed $1 and there was no other listed price and thus it was unclear. She said, "You should have asked somebody". I answered, "Are you serious? There was no one around!". This craziness boils down to the lack of staffing. The two girls who generally run around in circles to take orders are always so baffled and have no idea what anything costs anyway so asking (if you are even able to get their attention) is hardly helpful. The only positive of Flix Cafe are the "Daily Specials" which are reasonably priced and are served relatively quickly. Yet, this is also overcomplicated by having resturant-style "pagers" that buzz when your order is ready ad a silly checklist that one must fill out to place an order. In short, don't make the mistake of thinking "How bad can it be?" It is a stressful experience that will leave you utterly exhausted and spent. Further note: LA Center also has interns/PA/runners who harass Yelpers who write poor reviews about their lot. My girlfriend, who also has been to every lot in LA (and I have worked with the studios for a decade) receive THREE separate harassing messages on here from LA Center employees trying to degrade her for not knowing the difference between a production company and a lot. Um no.. she knows the difference and it is LA Center we have an issue with. So not only is the lot poor, but they opt to harass Yelpers versus fix their errors. read more

Smack dab in the middle of downtown Los Angeles is this HUGE movie studio lot. I was lucky enough to get invited to a private screening plus a tour of the studio. I saw the glitz and glamor that tourists see in LA that night. There's a lot of secrets to LA and to go behind the scenes of some of today's commercials, tv shows , music videos and film productions is too see a little bit of what makes Los Angeles simply magical. read more

I've been to LACS for many types of events including educational forums and tapings. But, by far my best experience at LACS was LABeerFest 2014. In attendance there must have been nearly 1,000 people and the event went well - which made me realize that there must have been great collaboration between the event organizer, the vendors and of course the Studio. From what I saw, the staff at LACS was professional and able to handle the large and somewhat inebriated crowd. read more

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I came here to go to one of the office buildings for a tour/meeting. The parking here is horrendous and the elevator system is not ideal. The parking structure is not marked well for driving around nor finding your car. It all looks the same and it's dark, dingy, and cars were parked on the side against the walls because there was no room. I took one of the last 2-3 spaces that were left after circling for a few minutes. The elevator only works if you have a badge or reception swipes your floor level. I got on the elevator they told me to, but they forgot or didn't choose my floor correctly so I was almost stranded. Luckily the elevator was full so someone offered to use their card so I could go to the right floor. Otherwise, I would have had to go back up again to talk to reception. So account for time to park and remember how to get back to your car. read more

Five stars for a beautiful venue that is eco-conscious, planting local vegetation that requires little water, cutting down on waste and use of resources, and recycling and composting as much as possible (see here for more details http://www.opportunitygreen.com/venue.php). The Opportunity Green Conference was held here starting in 2010 and there was so much room to work with! Navigating to rooms can be a bit confusing and parking is disorienting for newbies, so 4.5 stars rounded up. Seriously a great place though and so close to downtown! A lot of great shows are/have been filmed here and the owner is a kind, generous man. The staff was very accommodating to our needs for late hours and coming in and out constantly. read more

When I moved to Los Angeles in 2006 with my husband who is a music producer, he came upon a studio space here with a friend. We lived in Hollywood at the time, so it wasn't that far of a drive to get to the studio. The security men were all very awesome, knew us by name and would shoot the shit with us on the way in or on the way out. Parking is a bit odd, there are a lot of twists and turns and wrong ways and weird parking areas, but once you have done it a couple times, you're golden. The studio space itself was small, but very soundproof. We had to dampen the walls for the vocal booth, but we never got any noise pollution from the other studios next to us. The actual studio area itself is HUGE, it's like a small city. When I was bored I used to walk around and explore, checking out all the different scenes they would use, and all the props hanging out everywhere to change a normal looking entryway into either a hospital, a law office, or a bank. If I was there in the day time, I would catch various TV shows being filmed, NUMB3RS was the show at the time that I would see being filmed every day. There were some others, but I am pretty sure their ratings made them tank. My favorite memory of this place was when I figured out the door code for one of the sets. Once I got in there I moved a bunch of stuff around. :o) read more

I worked here for a few months as an intern for the Opportunity Green conference, which took place Nov 10-11, 2011. It was pretty exciting being in an office on the same floor as the production team of Mad Men, although navigating the office corridors was a bit confusing . We used Stage 6 during the conference for our keynote speeches/presentations and our main exhibits were in the lobby and outside by the bridge leading to Flix Cafe, which has a good variety of food as well. LACS was a great location, which provided us with quite a few options for hotels for our conference attendees. Not only this, but they're eco-conscious as well! Flix Cafe uses eco-friendly containers and waste water from our conference was collected and used to for plants around the venue. If you're visiting, you do need a drive-on pass. Security at the gate will ask for your ID and which company/who you're here to see. The underground garage is pretty big. Some of the spaces are reserved though, so keep your eyes peeled! read more

I went here for the taping of 'Girl Meets World' and the facilities are beautiful. I loved that the lots were easy to find, and the staff was very warm in directing you where to go. The bathroom is right around the corner from the lot (I'm sure there are others). The only negative I found was parking (although I wasn't VIP). The lot I parked in was at the bottom of Bixel and the studios are a 2 minute walk up a 'hill' - don't wear heels unless you want a free workout. I look forward to going back. Plus, its a mile from where I live, so getting there was very easy and convenient. read more

I had signed up for a casting website a few months ago and that's how someone associated with LA Studio Center or a talent agency that works with them got my number. I know this number is associated with this business because I looked it up and it's registered to this address. Usually, I ignored the calls (sometimes they called 3x a day and left hurried or blank messages), and looked up the number to see what it was. I saw a lot of people getting calls from the same number, so I continued to ignore them since it seemed like a scam. When I finally did answer (by accident), the guy on the other line introduced himself as being from a talent agency. Since I was no longer looking for representation, I politely said I was no longer interested in their services and hung up. The guy calls me back at another number and berates me for hanging up. He told me not to be a "smart ass and that I never knew who was on the other line." I tried to be as polite as I could, but after he yelled at me and badgered me a little more, I told him to please not call back and hung up. If you're interested in working with LA Studio Center, I'd try and avoid anyone in their employ or that's associated with them that treats potential clients like this. read more

Reviews on this place seem to be highly polarizing, and my guess is they are not dealing with the same faction as I did. But that said. My experience wasn't all gravy. I HATED finding the entrance for parking here. Drove around the building several times pm turning into the wrong entrance and bing given bad directions on how to get to the one entrance of theirs that was actually open. That part upset me. I did however happen to be there to play a superhero role on a Disney tv show, so once on set, the experience was great. But the problem is, it's Disney, so of course my acting experience on one of their shows was going to be great. They took good care of me. But the studio itself, Disney's production lot withstanding, was not all that great. The lady at the from desk was nice and helpful, but yeah, I can see how the studio has it's haters lol. I give 'em 3 out of 5 stars. read more

This anticipated event failed twice with bottlenecks at the gate and while standing inline to get food. it was utter mayhem trying to get a taste. First it was at Griffith park then at the Los Angeles State Historic park. It was a doozy standing inline just to get nothing with all the frenzy. read more

I've filmed a few different shows and worked an event here that were a lot of fun It also happens to be located 1 block from my home Glad LA is respecting their space in our city and this building is still around. I think in the future, this will be one of the original buildings in LA! I'm excited to see that happen! read more

The festival was great, seeing Martha Stewart and seeing all the great food and wine/drinks. The problem is the food ran out before the festival was over. read more

LA Center Studios is pretty much the only place left in Los Angeles County that still hosts EDM Festivals and events. The best feature of LA Center Studios is that it is both indoor and outdoor. It is not to be compared with LA Coliseum or even LA Historic Park as far as space goes; it is a much smaller venue and cannot accommodate too many performers, but it still does allow everyone dancing space as well as fresh air. It is conveniently located, that's for sure, and there are tons of places you can go eat or party after events. LA Center Studios is home to raves (music festivals) such as FYF Fest, Mad Decent Block Party, Minimal Effort Halloween and more. read more

Beware of the elevator nightmare alone! It is soooo anti Production it's beyond annoying!!!!

I've been working here for 3 years now and I have to say I LOVE it here! Everybody is so genuine and hard working, I've made a lot of lifelong friends and colleagues here. Flix is superb and has the best food! Especially the soup! Their 24 hour gym for the tenants is super convenient and there is always something interesting is going on here! Hollywood's best kept secret! read more

Attended an event at this location. The set-up was decent. It was a warm day, so there was no breeze, but to be expected with an outside venue. There is ample space to spread about. It was good for a decent sized crowd. read more

I love being here for many...because I get to call this my workplace, the great views and the many exciting shoots going on. This place is nice. Just make sure that you are supposed to be here when you are because security is nice and tight, as it should be. read more

We tryed Breakfast there a few weeks ago and after seeing how the cook was working I was up for a surprise! ..... And.... I was right! Slapped on and looked like he pulled it out from the trash! A little knowledge of how to cook and prep food goes a long way with customers! The grilled cheese sandwich was crappy and dry, the ham and cheese not better and these are basics! The blondie has also attitude, sorry for asking, I promise I won't do it again.....cuz I am not coming back again! read more

I started working on a production here back in June and it has been a great location. There is always plenty of parking and Flix cafe has an awesome, reasonably priced rotating menu. Definitely the nicest lot I've had the pleasure of working on in LA. read more

I got to see a taping of tonight's episode of Girl Meets World (on 6/30/15), Girl Meets STEM, during my trip to California. I looked on here for information on tapings, but did not see anything in major detail. So, in my review, I essentially want to tell anybody attending a taping what their full experience will be. So, starting from the beginning, the studio gives you a long list of guidelines you should follow for the taping when you buy your tickets, two of the big ones that could be confusing are that cell phones are prohibited and big bags are not allowed. Both of these are stretched a bit. Cell phones are allowed, but must be entirely shut off during the taping. Bags of all kinds are allowed, but will be checked upon entering the studio. Okay, so for the experience. I took Uber to the taping as I was out of state. (Parking is something I am unsure of and will not be able to disclose information on.) I was dropped off outside the studio and had to wait outside on the pavement with trees for shade for over an hour. From this I would recommend two things, one, to bring snacks, drinks, card games, etc, as you will be waiting outside for a while because, two, you want to get to the taping at least two hours before hand to ensure a spot in the taping. While waiting in line, Amir, who plays Zay on the show, came out to greet the fans and I got a picture with him. You'll never know who you'll meet, so always be on the look out! As for entry, workers for TV Tickets come and check your ticket/info and give you line numbers. From there, people are let into the studio gates and are guaranteed entry. When you are let in, you have your bag checked by security and are scanned with a metal detector. You can then use the restroom, if needed. You then wait outside until you are allowed entry into the studio. Upon entry, you are given a seat and get to enjoy the taping. There is a DJ and someone who emcees the taping. Pictures and autographs with the cast are allowed after the taping. You are dismissed from your seats and ushered to meet the cast, who come up to you from your seats. You may be able to meet one cast member or more depending on time. ( I got to meet Rowan and Sabrina) Then you are dismissed. Hope this helps! It is a really great experience if you enjoy this kind of stuff. I had such a fantastic time and could not be more thankful for the chance. read more

I was there yesterday for the High Times Cannabis Cup 2012! It was my first time at that location and the only bummer is there was no alcohol, just smoke lounges, which was fine with me, but after cottonmouth a cold brew is always tasty! Hooooray Cannabis Cup!!! Fun Times! Thanks Bianca for the hook-ups! read more