To all those in the LA area [including Shawn who we haven't seen in some time...lurking?]:
THis may be the event you've waited for in the LA area: Click on the link below for information from the Irvine Barclay Theater on the New World Flamenco Festival:
http://www.thebarclay.org/frameset.htm The tickets vary in price (check the site), but the entertainment looks to be quite good.
Enjoy!