anybody know where the best place to rent a PA might be?

find a friend who has one and borrow-a lot of band around here have one and would probably let you use it. In terms of rentals, I know Lesman's and studio D rent out, but it's probably expensive. Call them and get a quote.

Thanks. We had lined one up through a friend but then it just kinda fell through. Ugh - equipment can be such a pain.