NELA Arts Council will kick off its first Brown Bag Concert series, offering a midweek outdoor performance featuring local musicians.

Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and their own lunch, or they may purchase a $6 box lunch catered by Newk's Eatery.

The series will highlight several musicians from the region, beginning with a performance by Julianne Post.

Julianne Post is a folk and Americana artist who recently earned a Golden Ticket to Hollywood on the current season of American Idol.

Her performance will serve as the opening event for the concert series.