The Library Foundation will continue to sponsor its Outdoor Summer Concerts. Wednesday, Aug 24th will see a performance by Russ Chapman from 6:30–8pm on the East Lawn. Hear original music from this singer/songwriter. Smart, spontaneous, and slyly sentimental, Russ draws from the deep well of Americana, blending early swing, pre-war blues, and New Orleans swamp music. Combined with a deep sense of lyrical wit, and a convincing “mouth trumpet,” be prepared for a highly- entertaining evening. Back for their 9th year, The Hooligans are set for Sunday, Aug 28th on the Front Plaza from 4-7pm. As Montana’s longest running Americana roots rock band, crowds have come to expect great rock, reggae, and blues tunes from artists as varied Bob Marley, Muddy Waters, John Hiatt, Grateful Dead, Traffic, Dylan, Hot Tuna, Van Morrison, and The Band, as well as lots of spirited jamming throughout. The band’s sets are shaped by a genuine affection for a great song played well with lots of wiggle room for band members’ musical personalities to shine. The Bozeman Public Library is located at 626 E. Main Street. For more information on these and other events, please e-mail Paula at director@bozemanlibraryfoundation.org, call (406) 582-2426, or visit www.bozemanlibrary.org/. •