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RICHMOND SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS Jan. 16, 17, 19. Music director candidate Marc Taddei leads the orchestra and soprano Melissa Citro in music by Strauss and Rachmaninoff, 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at Second Baptist Church, River and Gaskins roads, 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at First Baptist Church, Monument Avenue and Boulevard, and 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road. $20-$50. 788-1212.

RICHMOND FORUM -- Jan. 17. Islam expert Reza Aslan and Newsweek editor Jon Meacham in exploration of interplay between faith and politics, 8 p.m. at Richmond's Landmark Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. Call Forum office for ticket availability. 330-3993.

LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA -- Jan. 17. Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis joins the band of 15, 8 p.m. at Sandler Center, Virginia Beach. $42-$82. (757) 385-2787.

GARRISON KEILLOR -- Jan. 18. Folk musicians Robin & Linda Williams & Their Fine Group join the homespun raconteur at 7:30 p.m. at Richmond's Landmark Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. $19-$38, box office or Ticketmaster. 646-4213.

LISA LAMPANELLI -- Jan. 23. Comic often dubbed "The Queen of Mean" performs at 8 p.m. (doors at 7) at The National, 708 E. Broad St. $37.75, box office or Ticketmaster. 612-1900.

JFS WINE FESTIVAL -- Jan. 24. Fine wines and food prepared by Richmond's favorite chefs, 6-9 p.m. at the Troutman-Sanders Building, 1001 Haxall Point. $75 in advance, $100 at door; benefits JFS health and social service agency. 282-5644, ext. 0.