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New J aek ( ‘in opens across the country on 30 August. See Film Listings for details.
Tuesday 17 Beverley Craven
Friday 20 St Augustine's High School
Saturday 21 Edinburgh Gaelic Choir
Sunday 22 Gala Youth Recital
Tuesday 24 Wine Tasting 'Marques De Caceres'
Wednesday 25 Drum Clinic with Dennis Chambers
Saturday 28 Wild Cigarillos
Monday 30 Leda Piano Trio
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14The List 30 August— 12 September 1991