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Oscar Short Films at DPAC

For those caught up in the spirit of film award season, the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center will feature the 2012 Oscar-nominated short films throughout the week. The center will show all the nominees in each of the three short film categories: animated, live and documentary.

Fashion by Felicia

Telling a fashionista not to watch the Oscars is like asking George Clooney to remarry — it's never going to happen. Like haute couture runway shows, the Oscar red carpet presents our dreams as reality: countless layers of chiffon, Lloyds of London-insured jewelry, designer handbags raining like manna from heaven and, let's not forget, all eyes on you.

Hosting an Award-worthy Oscar Party

This upcoming Sunday might just be the most important day of the year. On this day, the stars align and deserving people are showered with gold.

Scene Selects

1. Shrimp Creole

Shot through the heart with 'Arrow'

Heartless Bastards truly lived up to its name by releasing its new album "Arrow" on Valentine's Day. Hailing from Austin, Texas, the band is fronted by lead singer Erika Wennerstrom. The group got its name from a pub trivia game asking what the name of Tom Petty's band was (The Heartbreakers), and one of the wrong options was "The Heartless Bastards". While its name might have started from a joke, the band has proved it's not, as "Arrow" serves as another great addition to the band's stellar rock discography.

Lenten promises

Baking with Brenna: Chocolate Truffles

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The Artist: An Oscar-worthy silent film

Chimes of Freedom: Artists come together to benefit Amnesty International

Fashion by Felicia

This fashionista first fell in love with all things Brazilian upon discovering a little restaurant-club in the 10tharrondissement of Paris, Favela Chic. Memories made with best friends to the rhythm of "Magalenha" amplified the already strong impact the Brazilian mystique exerts on us all. The breezy natural beauty of the Brazilian fashion aesthetic captures our style senses.

Things to Do for JPW

Today, the festivities of Junior Parents Weekend (JPW) begin. JPW is a University tradition in which junior class parents come to Notre Dame "to get a glimpse of their sons and daughters' lives at their home away from home," said Caitlin Connelly, co-chair of the JPW Presidential Dinner.

Worst Week Ever

One day he was just a dog, the next, he was the bane of Mitt Romney's existence.

The Woman in Black' is Gray at Best

Everyone's been anticipating Daniel Radcliffe's first cinematic moment in the spotlight since the conclusion of the "Harry Potter" franchise.

Rom Com Not Worst Movie Ever

Yeah, I saw "The Vow" this weekend. Big whoop, wanna fight about it? And you know what? It wasn't very good. But you know what else? I didn't mind that much.

Dog Days of Winter

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the dog world's most eagerly anticipated event, celebrated its 136th occurrence this week. The canine competition took place Monday and Tuesday in New York's Madison Square Garden and was televised on USA and CNBC.

Weekend Events Calendar

Thursday

Melancholia: A dish best served cold

Self-proclaimed "best director in the world" Lars von Trier has a way of being larger than his films. "Larger" in the sense that despite enormous hype, film festival awards and controversial subject matters, his films always tend to take a backseat to his antics.

New to Your Queue

"The Longest Day"