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Today's the day - the El Dorado Film Festival returns at the South Arkansas Arts Center. EDFF brings talented filmmakers and industry professionals from around the world. It's a jewel of a film festival that can't be missed! Read more on our website >>

The 2026 El Dorado Film Festival brings nationwide talent to South Arkansas - THE IDLE CLASS The El Dorado Film Festival returns to the South Arkansas Arts Center from February 25 through March 1, offering a sophisticated synthesis of independent cinema and regional artistry. This year’s program features award-winning narratives and Academy-caliber talent, reflecting EDFF’s vision for a...

New year, new team! Meet Editor-in-Chief Rachel Farhat + Assistant Editor Isabella Wisinger. They are taking the reins to continue our mission of celebrating the creative life in Arkansas! We are very excited to see what comes next

13 years ago today we released our first print edition! It's been a wild ride and we appreciate you all for coming along. This is my last issue (but not the end of the magazine). I'll be stepping away to pursue other ventures, but I am leaving The Idle Class in capable hands. Stay tuned for that announcement. Thanks for reading!
- Kody

Artist extraordinaire Kat Wilson has created a new called THE UNITED STATES OF SELFIES on display at the Baum Gallery at UCA in Conway. You can catch the reception on Feb. 12th from 1:30-3pm. She will host an artist talk at 6 pm that evening. The is on display through March 6th. Read more about it on our website >>
http://idleclassmag.com/red-white-kat-wilson-celebrates-americas-250th-birthday-new-selifethrone/

Only two nights left to catch the Holiday Lights at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs. We spoke with the team behind this majestic display of Christmas spirit about how they bring it to life for our 2024 Holidays Issue. Read the story here:

WINTER LUMENLAND: Hot Springs’ Garvan Woodland Gardens lights up the holiday season - THE IDLE CLASS Christmas is the season of lights. But even if you don’t feel like going full Clark Griswald and covering your home from roof to foundation, you can still enjoy the fruits of other people’s labor. And few do lights quite like Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs. The holidays come alive in the...

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Legendary actresses Jane Fonda and Mary Steenburgen spoke to a packed house at Crystal Bridges recently. If you missed it, has the scoop on our website. https://tinyurl.com/yc4jtkj9

Photos courtesy Tom McFetridge for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art