ending on tonight's show the finder. >> we have been mentioning this, the year of the draw gone and annie yus showing did you dragon and annie -- dragon and annie yu has been showing us how they celebrate  >>> the star of foxes new hit show called the finder, to doubt you have seen the trailers and we are so excited to have you join the show good morning to you. >>> good morning to you thanks for having me. >> can i just say one of my favorite shows of all time was magnum pi and this show looks very magnum pi there is a good reason why. >> thank you for saying that that is one of my goals is to kind of draw inspiration or i draw inspiration from magnum and yeah, it is kind of that is one of our goals is to go after kind of for this show to be a little bit of a throw back to the magnums and rock ford files and those sort of shows they were straight fun and entertaining. >> the shows that i love personally too. >> tell us about the finder what exactly every week are we going to see walter sherman do. >> well, the one thing we will see walter do every week is number one, find somet

dealers are in down for the big washington show this year. >> this morning, annie yu is learning more about the show and what it has to offer. she joins us now from the arts and cat center from the university in northwest d.c good morning, annie. >> there are so many neat things that see here. we are talking about so many dealers, ranging in jewelry, paintings, books, and furniture. and you're going to get into en gauging with some expert. good morning, john. >> how are you doing? >> i'm doing well. you are look very nice today. thank you. >> you picked up some key pieces. these are a pair of georgian arm chairs. >> they are beautiful. some people think of paint as a second class citizen. never think of that sometimes, the wood is easier to carve and get more details. same thing. these are could have had in a silk. you would think that is delicate to use but these can be recould have had in a heavy linen and be done in one of those new indoor outdoor fabrics that resist soil and staining so they can be used in many ways. they will be great to an instant hall. you can use those to soft

annie yu will fill us in on a mid-winter family festival. it is only tuesday we got you covered we will check with annie later i can't stand these spots. those spots are e actually leftover food and detergent residue that can redeposit on your dishware during the rinse cycle. gross. jet-dry rinse agent helps wash them away so the only thing left behind is the shine. jet-dry rinses away residues for a sparkling shine. >>> welcome back to in today's health alerter the government has an ambitious goal for finding a cure for alzheimers, by 2025 they hope to have an effective way to treat the illness. 5.4 million people in the u.s. have some sort of dementia and that number is rapidly growing, as people get older. >>> new research suggests, babies don't learn to talk, just by hearing sounds they are also lip readers, babies are so smart. florida scientists discovered babies shifting from intent eye gaze to studying mouths around 6 months old that is the stage when a baby is backling, and -- backling gradually changes into dada and mama. >> it is a

you. >> there was a delay. >> a little bit of a delay. >> get i don't know our dancing shoeings annie yuaking us back to 1962 on to the set of the award winning musical hair spray she joins us from signature theatre arlington virginia. hey, annie. >> hey, tony and alison. it is a lot of fun out here, being at this hair spray location, signature theatre this theatre is not just a fun place to come and see shows but gives back to support fine arts education joining me now is eric safer the cofounder and artistic director thank you for having me out here. >> thanks for coming. we had a good time. >> lots of laughs. >> tell us about the theatre here and all the wonderful things it does. >> well, we have been here 22 years and we just came here 4 years ago and we have an open house every year that is all free and we also have, a program called signature in the schools where we bring -- write a new world premier play for kids and they perform it and they perform it for nine classes, that get bussed in for the show and then do it for our own audience as well it is great. >> it is really great a

the opportunity of a lifetime we will tell you her story when we come back first let's check with annie yu. >> hey, tony looking to sell your home or stay in your home longer, you know that bathroom and kitchens are very important but there are other trends you should think about as well did you know, green courses are coming back and the hot new trend for 2012 stay with us l an ordinary breakfast pastry that's been wrapped in a flaky crust stuffed with a gooey center toasted up all golden brown then given a delicious design? a toaster strudel. pillsbury toaster strudel. so delicious...so fun. mom, we're dying. no you're not, you're just hungry. make some totino's pizza rolls. we don't have any! front... left, totino's. [ male announcer ] well done mom! less drama, more fun! totino's pizza rolls. >>> bwi marshall airport will soon offer charter flights to cuba. the service will begin in march, the week before paul den ticket the 16th is -- benedict the 16th is scheduled to visit the country. bwi marshall is one of the few airports allowed to provide service the cuba. >> tomorrow edgar a

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. >> another good story >> out to annie yu living on the adventurous side this morning hey, annie. >> hey, tony and alison, terrapin adventures is one of many adventurous places in maryland there are plenty more if you are looking for something a little low key, exciting we have something coming up for you. >>> very cool today's trivia question how many teeth does a healthy adult dog have? 28, 32, 36, 42. the answer coming up later if you want to take a look now head to our facebook page fox 5 morning news is back after the break  >>> national pin ball museum found a new home downtown baltimore the museum will open at its new location january 14th, it is going to be at the old factory building water street baltimore it originally opened in 2010 in the shops at georgetown park but lost its lease less than a year later the new local museum or new museum includes pin ball machine history gallery and game room where visitors can get their hands on vintage games. >> what is old is new again in northeast, college students turning to a century old hunting boot now a

first, annie yu at the auto show can you pick me up a new ride please. >> you really do need a new ride>> i do annie. >> you stick around we will show you some really cool cars and we will tell you what is in store for the future, automakers are constantly coming out with new and impressive fun details. stay with us on fox 5 morning news  never in my lifetime did i think i could walk 60 miles in 3 days. if my mom can fight and beat breast cancer, i can walk 60 miles. (woman) the fund-raising was the easiest part. people were very giving. complete strangers wanting to help. i knew someday i was gonna do this walk. if i can do this, you definitely can do this. we can do this. we can all do this together. (man) register today for the... and receive $25 off your registration fee. because everyone deserves a lifetime. >>> welcome back 9:22 a.m., strong winds prompted nfl officials to evacuate a tent filled with football fans waiting to get autographs from current and former players the tent set up in the stadium where super bowl will be played this sunday in indian

bikes, all things that you can find at the international motorcycle show this weekend. >> our own annie yueviewing the big show and joins us now from the washington convention center in northeast d.c. good morning, annie. reporter: good morning. it's actually in northwest d.c., the washington convention center here, and if you come out here this weekend, you're basically immersing yourself in bike culture because there are so many things to see. there are over 400 bikes and there are a few unique ones and some things for the kids. mike joins us again. let's start with this bike. what makes this so unique? >> earlier you had the ducotti italian jacket on, now we're talking about an italian motorcycle. this is a 7 racer and it's absolutely a beautiful motorcycle. this is a cafe racer, so what does that mean? this is one of the biggest growing segments of the motorcycle community right now, of course, inspired by the show on the speed channel, folks getting into older, nostalgic looking motorcycles. this is stunning all the way around. the best part is you can't actually buy this motorcycle r

. >>> first, though, if you're looking for a fun time this weekend, our annie yu might have the answer for you. annie. reporter: hey, allison. earlier you mentioned how impressive this arena has transformed and it sure it. there is more than 5 tons of dirt on this floor here and they actually have to clear it out by sunday because of the wizards game monday night. and out of the six competing cars, i think i found my favorite car. it's the monster mud. isn't that darling? it has ears and everything and the front of it is a little doggy's face. it's very cute. coming up we're going to talk to a local guy who started his own team and it is called the illuminator, so you don't want to go anywhere. stay with us. >> my question is how is annie not getting dirty? i've done that before. >> i checked out the booth. >>> here is today's trivia question, how did bono, the lead singer of you2 get his name, it galic for paul which is his real name, the name of a pharmacy near his home, the title of an original song or is it his childhood nickname? answer is coming up later. but if you want to take

. >> crazy about cars annie yu is checking out hundreds of the hottest new makes and models on display at this year's washington auto show we will check with her a little later stay with us, 7:20 a.m. we will be right back ? not yet. i want to buy used but how do you know what you're really getting. check out carmax. all their used cars are guaranteed. that's where henderson found the one for him. way to go, henderson. finding the perfect car is easy at carmax because each car is carefully selected, inspected, thoroughly reconditioned and backed with a five-day money back guarantee so come find the one for you today, at carmax. way to go, neil. >>> mega upload users could start losing data by thursday. federal prosecutors, blocked information to the site mega upload hires outside companies to store data but an attorney for the site says the government has frozen its money prompting two storage companies to start pulling out millions of users store their own data on the site including family photos and never get it back. >> governor o'malley has responded to his wife's controve

works. >>> the world's premier monster truck series is in town tonight until sunday. >> fox 5's annie yunt and joins us live from the verizon center. i love how it's transformed to this event, annie. reporter: it's really impressive to see all the dirt here on the arena floor, it's exref. the show is celebrating its 30th anniversary of the grave digger legend. that's a big deal. joining me now is the driver, rod schmidt. good morning, rod. >> thank you very much. reporter: rod, you've been driving this bad boy for 10 years. >> i've been with team graveyard for 15 years. it's been a great, great adventure. everyday is new for us, we tribute to the fans, this is the year for the fans where we're driving the truck for the fans this year. it's actually a big deal. 30 years is quite the milestone. reporter: talk a little bit about the history of the car, like how did it all start? >> it started 30 years ago, dennis anderson had a dream and he named the truck grave digger, just a bunch of junkyard parts, you know, i'm going to bury you with this truck and the name just evolved from a joke, so

♪ i'm feelin' subway ♪ let's go . >>> our annie yu is previewing the international motorcycle show thisels. >> she joins us now live from the washington convention center. all right, hot rod annie, what do you have for us? reporter: i was going to say, even if you don't own a bike, you got to come out here with your family because there's so much to see, from the sports bikes, the harleys and the high end custom bikes. and mike joins me. what is this bike all about? >> this is part of the ultimate custom bike show. these are bikes that travel to a lot of the different shows. there's going to be a big vote at the end of the world championship. this is a 2003 suzuki 350. this is what it looks like customized. you look at the integral design, everything that goes into this motorcycle is pristine. see all the wires hanging out? at blacksmith motors, they take the wires and they build them all in, so you can see the differences in the bike from a stock version. reporter: this bike is customized, these are real crocodile seats. >> crocodile seats. it's even got hydraulics on it. reporter: oh,

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me too. >>> it is brand new to dulles expo center and opens this friday. >> annie yu is checking out kitchen and family room see what you can do. >> all right alison that is quite a mission there. that is a lot >> i know. >> this is brand new to the area features more than 200 businesses all from the maryland virginia, dc area, and here to tell us more about it is the showman that injury, liz this is a really big deal people love these shows they never dispoint break it down for us. >> this is the all new home and remodeling show, it is a first time it has taken place at dulles expo center and is there is really a great demand for new products, remodeling and renovation services, and it is a great place for ideas, inspiration and to meet professionals that can accomplish home improvement pro ducts for your home. >> well, people are still -- a lot of people are still staying in their house they have two kinds of projects, project that is are must do and wish list projects, so this is a place to find those ideas and inspirations for different rooms in the house. >> what are some compan

annie yu is live with more on some great deals when we get back >>> in this week's how does your gardengrow, derek is answering the question, what is my plant trying to tell me. derek thomas is here. isn't there an album called the secret life of plants. >> there is. >> people talk about talking to their plants if you are astute to the cues, your plants talk to you not very wellly but signs what is going on with their -- not verbally but signs what is going on with their leaves. >>> you have examples. >> this is an american box wood the greener foilage is the correct foilage this foilage is telling us, a couple things a, there is a nutrient deficiency happening in the soil most likely lime, but, the fact that the soil has -- the plant has started to turn yellow, tells us, that this is what it should look like, this tells you that something is actually wrong. >>> now, not all the time are yellow leaves something bad. we talked about this, earlier, these are -- this plant is experiencing a little bit of stress but this plant which has gone completely dry, has actually gone dormant the way

king. >> annie yu is learning more about the history between the national cathedral and dr.junior and joining us from the cathedral. >> reporter: good morning tony the pulpit behind me is where dr. king delivered his final sunday sermon before his untimely death in 1968 joining me now to talk more about that is vicker dan ko with the cathedral good morning. >> good morning. >> we are delighted to have you here. >> this is a tradition started 14 years ago talking about the celebration that is going on today the king in our midst why was it important for you to begin this. >> this is the spiritual home for the nation and important messages of dr martin luther king junior res nate, true today -- resonate as true today as 1968 when he preached that final sermon, at that pulpit. on that day, he talked about how by our faith, we would be able to hue out of the mountain of despair a stone of home that is what we hope to celebrate and remember today. >> what do you hope people will take away from today's celebration. >> one of the other things he said that day that was so important

annie yu knew it and she is lacing up her skates at the tucker road ice rink, fort washington maryland>>> good morning alison. you know, it has been years since i put my skates on i got to tell you it is a lot of fun i think you will have fun with your girls if you bring them out here this is national skating month here to tell us more is natalie paul and the assistant coach of the synchronized skate team called united skate. jackie is only 16 you are probably thinking how is she assistant coach how long have you been skating for? >> i started when i was 5. >>> a very long time. >>> natalie tell us the key to figure skating what is the secret as a beginner? >> it is balance, and it is tight aerobics and a lot of glide. >> right. >> and you were telling me earlier the key is to keep your stomach tight and knees loose. >> like pillows. >> so why is that so important? >> because the core of your body is in tension, gives you optimum opportunity to use the bladeglide. >> tell us about the team. >> so this is a new team and we just had our first exhibition on saturday, and so now, everyone

annie yu is in the lobby of the warner theatre with cast member this is morning. rner theatre hey, annie it is me wisdom. >> good morning there is a lot going on here clearly and that is a part of the show there is a lot of audience interaction, we will show you a really cool dance in just a moment [ audio difficulty ] >> oh, >> i hear her. >> let's try it. >> we will see. >> melanie, tell us about your characters and how it plays into the story line. >> i play the story that is taken up after a death, this is the last time that fela intends to play at the shrine he intends to leave nigeria. you know what mothers are like they are the voice of reason although i am dead you will hear me and see me i am that little cat on his shoulder and little voice in his head all saying to him remember what i told you. all these things that you want to do, is fine, but at the end of the day you have to be true to your own people to the nigerian people so you have to be here, you have to be seen to be doing what you say you are going to be doing. >> talk about fela and the music,

annie yu is learning all about it this morning. you eat breakfast right there in the enclosure? forgive me -- >> yeah. >> so like where you are you can just eat a bowl of oat meal or something. >> that's right. we are here in the chimp forest and surrounded by the chimps and the monkeys over there. so basically what they do is set up the tables around and they bring you hot catered breakfast and you are just hanging out with your family and friends enjoying the scenery. in some other cases you can feed them like the giraffes, jane valentine joins me again she is one of the zoo keepers i wanted to ask you how do you go about choosing which animals to include in this program. >> we have a great rapport between our event staff and animal staff and decide fist of all we have -- first of all we have to have the right kind of area need a big enough space and what kind of animals can we do some interactive or educational activities with. most of the animals but there are a few spots that fit perfectly with this. you see here in the chimp

. >> annie yu is at the warner theatre this morning to tell us more about the show, which is producedy z and will and jada pinkett smith. >> by day she teaches mu vick to dozens of high school -- music to dozens of high school students in the district this is what she does after work her real job. we will introduce you to laurie williams a local jazz performer plus she will sing for us coming right back  oh, i see. a throne for the tv... room for movies... your workout gear... non-stop football... it's a man cave! the boys next door will never leave. who says we want them to? that's why i got them pillsbury toaster strudel. warm flaky pastry with delicious sweet filling my kids will love. plus i get two boxtops for their school. toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. and these are the ones you'll love on a school night. pillsbury ham and cheese crescents. with just a few ingredients, you have an easy dinner. pillsbury ham and cheese crescents. school night ideas made easy. >> it is a musical exploring the life of a legendary musician from nigeria. >> annie yu is back

annie yu previews "the snowy day." >> a soulful snowy day. >> snowman is getting down. okay, people, let's get started. pete, did you forget yours? me pete, me use pen! (laughter) sorry i'm late, i was in the 16th century looking for pete's pen. (laughter) guys, guys. take it easy, ok? pete's mom is videochatting me, d she wants her pen back! , alright, well. i just got one. so... easy, ok? yeah, you've got a little... yep, i can feel the wet patch. don't look at it. when it's on your mind, it's on ebay. >>> well, this topic may scare a lot of viewers. but even if you're not a seasoned gardener, you can grow these lovely orchids. yes, i said it. our expert, derek thomas joins us now. why are people afraid of the orchid? on our staff, okay, sarah simmons said she's an orchid killer. be honest. >> orchids are some of the simpliest plants to grow. they really are. i think people mistreat them. they're air plants. they do not have roots or anything else than gathering nutrients through the air and through rain and things like that. we tend to plant them in t

annie yu is learning about the event this morning, joining us equinox oh, annie he sounds sad. >> sarah she needs a forever home she is a 2 month old i will stop there and let diana, introduce us to banksie and miss marisol. >> they are two from a litter of puppies that were dropped off at the shelter in a box on christmas eve. and luckily they were raised in a foster home until this point, and now they are looking for homes of their own. >> oh, so they are 2 months old and they are from the same litter do you know what breed they are mixed with. >> both pit bull terrier mixes, we are not quite sure what they are mixed with but it is incredibly adorable. >> they are so playful and sweet, and they have just been having a ball with these it would be ideal if they could just be adopted together but you are okay with them adopting separately. >> they are wonderful and playful and social with people and other dogs so they could go home together but they are perfectly fine to be adopted separately and soak up the love individually for themselves. >> if you haven't noticed she is wearing a cla

. >> first we will check in with annie yu. >> good morning so all morning long we have been dabblingn fun activities on ice and here at tucker road ice rink they offer figure skating, bumper cars on ice really neat program called, give it a shot and it is a fun way for your kid to get introductory course to hockey. all they need to do is come out here and give it a shot we will learn about that coming up stay with us. >>> thank you. first here is today's trivia question, what part of the human body is the branock device used to measure hand, foot, waist or brain head to our facebook page, fox 5 morning news is back after the break, it is 9:20 a.m. these are the crescents you lolove on a holiday. and these are the ones you'll love on a school night. pillsbury ham and cheese crescents. with just a few ingredients, you have an easy dinner. pillsbury ham and cheese crescents. school night ideas made easy. here's a better idea... pillsbury grands! flaky layers biscuits. in just 15 minutes, the light delicate layers add a layer of warmth to your next dinner. pillsbury grands! dinner ideas

annie yu has the tickets. we'll check in with her.  thanks, mom. who are you calling "mom"? dunkin' sausage pancake bites, delicious like mom's, only easier to carry -- get three for $1.59. >>> about an hour away from the new labor department. the job report coming out about 4:30. employers added some numbers. still a solid finish to 2011. even a better outlook for the new year. the economy is expected to create 175,000 jobs each month >>> millionaires may have more run-ins with the irs than those who are not high earners. new figures show that 12% of people making more than $1 million were audited last year. 12%. that's up from 8% in 2010. in the meantime, the irs only audited 1% of people make under $200,000. the growing rate among the wealthy is to show that the tax code is properly enforced. they say they have nothing to do with the president's proposal to raise taxes amongst the wealthy. >> a little comfort knowing that we won't be audited. >> sad. >> yes. >>> nasa has questions for the commander of apoll quo 13 ghnchts and people trying to derail mitt romney's campaign

place of wonder. >> the elephant room magic show is in town until february 26th and our very own annie yunto this one thing where they stab you with swords. >> don't get cut in half. >> i would never do that. i'm spending time with magicians, they are not omaha gists but comedy. we have darryl hannah, dennis stineman and louis magic. let's talk about the elephant room. what's the title about and what's the show like? >> elephant room is the name of our society, magic society. >> it's a secret society so don't tell anybody who is watching. it's mostly the artists that we work with are interested in bringing that story to the forefront. we are excited about that name. that's where the name comes from. >> where people come out to your show, set it us for up. they come to this lobby at arenastage.org, this is where you are seeing this theater, the coggart cradle. you walk up this amazing spiral scare case and end up in the most beautiful theater and you see a show that turns your mind into swiss cheese >> reporter: you never know what's going to happen like right now. what are you doing for u

. >> musical a lot of folks will enjoy hair spray, annie yu standing by with a star of the show who will perform for us later  >>> local health officials are expected to return to occupy dc camp mcpherson square investigating complaints about an increase of rats in the area they were at the site yesterday yesterday and will do a thorough inspection of the camp's kitchen tomorrow. mayor grey will be sent a report on conditions by friday. >> popular store best buy has become less popular in recent years thanks to online buying and other competition the future looks so dim forbes, only a few years ago named best buy their company of the year is predicting bankruptcy some time in the next couple years, thomas business professor, david banks says best buy has become slow to react describing it as the titanic. >> turning the titanic if you will, takes decisions months ago to have their effect now. so i think they are in the middle of their course correction it didn't happen in time for the christmas season. >> best buy says their strategy is aggressively drive revenue

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are you looking for something fun and exciting to do with the entire family, annie yu has just the thing what kind of family you have annie will test it out for us she is at trapeze school, southeast dc. >> hi yes, what a way to start the morning, we have trapeze going on, oh, my gosh we are live here at trapeze school, dc. coming up instructors are at an elite level but teach beginners like you and me we will show you how coming up >>> thanks annie. today's facebook fan of the day is lisa williams her uncle is blind but faithfully listens to fox 5 morning newwould love for him to hear she is fan of the day. good morning lisa and your uncle. to be tomorrow's fan of the day search fox 5 morning news, and post a comment under lisa william's photo we will be right back  >>> i don't know how you feel about this but you go to the circus and see the people on the trapeze, honestly did you ever want to do that or just think i am going to leave it up to the experts. >> leave it up to the experts but i wonders about them. >>> annie is showing us how much fun it can be if we c

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contact the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 1-800-974-6006 >>> annie yu has been spendinghe morning with not one, but two, but three magicians from the elephant room. apey, tell these guys i think these guys are funny. i will come see the show. they are truly funny. we have been having a lot of fun off air. before we get into that, i want to talk about this set here >> it's called the elephant room. talk a little bit about it. this is the elephant room, very unexpected set, you think, for a magic show. thinks actually our kind of rec room where we develop magic. we thought, if we're going to do a show, let's bring the workshop eveningsly to the people, peel back the curtain. we just took out out of the ground, loaded in the back of the flatbed truck. by living in our environment, you get to see the magic. you get to see where we do it. >> it's unique because we get the three of you. it's a mix of comedy and tricks. >> here is a solid ring. that's a steel ring and a cotton rope. hold that for a sec. a very simple premise here. all i have to do is tie the rope together and t

>> there are so many festivities going on around the area in celebration of chinese new year. >> annie yuout traditionpractices she joins us now from china town garden in northwest looking so lovely that is such a beautiful dress annie. >> thank you alison. it is very beautiful they come in different colors which we will get to in just a moment what i have learned being out here is that there is a lot of work that goes into it. we are talking about 15 days of this. so, for 15 days, go visit families, come home for reunions and there are new beginnings, new babies it is a year of the dragon and a big deal and asian families plan their pregnancies ahead of time. >> my guide the executive director of the asian heritage foundation. >> good to see you again. >> you too. >> we are wearing these lovely costumes we have our models can you go through? does it have a significance behind each dress? >> no, this is traditional chinese outfit for female, it has been popular since 1940s different cutdesign what they have is more traditional design, different colors we have different lengths hers is mor

. >> thank you so much our annie yu is hitting the gym helping wake up folks too. >> she is checking work out facility not your typical gym sit annie. >> reporter: good morning guys we are here at zengo fitness bethesda maryland. it is all about recharging your mind and body all you need to do is go. zengo get it you need to get your dance on, we will find about it coming up. >>> time to say good morning to our facebook fan of the day, netta adams this is a photo of her son marcus an honor role student who receive add $50,000 dc achievers scholarship. way to go marcus we are so proud of you if you want to be tomorrow's fan of the day search fox 5 morning news post a comment under nettas photo of her son marcus. we will be right back  thanks, mom. who are you calling "mom"? dunkin' sausage pancake bites, delicious like mom's, only easier to carry -- get three for $1.59. okay... is this where we're at now, we just eat whatever tastes good? like these sweet honey clusters... actually there's a half a day's worth of fiber in every ... why stop at cereal? bring on the pork chops

there she goes stay with us we will be right back  >> our very brave and daring annie yus showing us how fun trapeze school can be not just for you but the entire family. >> it is indoors, great for all ages she joins us from trapeze school, new york washington dc located in southeast. hey, annie. >> reporter: hello tony and alison. i am trying to be brave today, so this school is actually open all year round, 7 days a week you are right it is all indoors even if it is raining, snowing or really cold you can come out with your family they have cool deals going on that is why kiersten joins me now what deals do you have. >> one exciting thing coming up is a partnership with living social it will be a sampler will of a couple different classes we teach flying trapeze and other circus artair ideal arts so pairs can sign up through -- war yale arts so pairs can sign up,. >> yeah, we feature the trapeze and do silks, but you have juggles, tam pro lean, acrobats -- trampoline. >> acrobats. >> age range 6 and up all ages come. anyone interested. >> so even though the instructors

. >>> good morning i am annie yu.o center where they are kicking off their big home and remodeling show. it kicks off this friday. there are over 200 businesses to improve your home experts here will give you tips and inspiration how to make those projects easy and doable. and we will tell you everything you need to know if you want to come out here. we will talk to organizers about the new show and what is new in the world of remodeling. of course we will show you ways to also improve your home back to you. >>> all right just give them my address so they can come by and do everything that needs to be done on my house. >>> say good morning to our facebook fan of the day, jawan, our facebook fan she is a poet, author, and singer. what a great combination, very talented and has been starting her day with fox 5 morning news for years. congratulations if you would like to be tomorrow's fan of the day find us on facebook. no space between the number fox and 5 and post a comment under her photo. >> that does it for the 6:00

. ♪ >>> good morning i am annie yu.ass to the award winning musical which kicks off this thursday. you have until sunday to catch the show. this of course is the popular musical produced by jay z and will and jada pinkett smith. it is the story of one of the most powerful music icons, a legendary musician from niagara who has influenced many big names in the music business. it is filled with great acting, singing, dancing. we are learning more about the the story line and music from the cast members themselves. back to you. >> the beat is getting us going this morning. >> i have never heard about it i want to know more. >> thanks annie. >> we want to say good morning to jennifer she is our facebook fan of the day. today is her birthday. >> happy birthday. >> this photo was taken back in the mid-70s. old farrells in tyson's perhaps tony perkens remembers that. she is sure a lot of other viewers will remember farrells. search us on facebook and post a comment under jennifer's photo. congratulations. >>> that does it for t

. >> annie yu is learning all about this and joins us from baltimore maryland, annie what have you gott? >> hey, tony and alison, so the zoo here is actually the third oldest zoo in the entire country and they have over 1500 animals for you to come out and enjoy. so the breakfast with the animals program is unique you come out here to the chimp forest and they set up tables and you have a hot breakfast surrounded by monkeys, chimplemurs that is a unique experience we have been out here just observing, i think the entire family will enjoy it. we are learning about the critters, carrie joins me now the area manager here at the chimp forest, so carrie we will talk about this because you were telling me things off air that were really intriguing let's start with the chimps they are a lot of fun to watch. >> a tonne of fun mostly because they are extremely intelligent they keep us guessing most of the time we have a troop of 11 chimps in here. >> 3 juveniles. >> yes, they keep us guessing most of the time but chimps with live in troops of 20 to 200 so they are very social but also very mani

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annie yu is learning more about the celebration and getting a preview of performances she joins us fromevents and celebrations going on around town to honor dr. king let me tell you this one out here you got to come out they have so many great things lined up for you more than seven groups coming out to perform and a lot of special guest speakerthey also have a group of special volunteers, that is why angela, sanford the director of cathedral scholars program joins me now. it will be a very busy place here in just a few hours, a special group of volunteers is helping you out. >> yes, cathedral scholars, dc high school students, that the cathedral partners with, that come out and do community service they will be inventorying the books, just like martin luther king would have wanted them to. >>> are we talking teenagers, high school students how do they become a part of this >> we go into public high schools, and we select an interview, gifted and motivated students who want to go to college we work with them from 9th grade to 12th grade to prepare them for that process. >> thank you ang

. >> annie yu is live at terrapin adventures good morning. >> good morning alison and steve. can you see the flurries, believe it or not people still come out during the winter. we will show you all the fun things they have out here adventure wise, a zip line, ropes course we will talk all about it coming up in just a bit pgh >>> >> thanks annie. time to say good morning to our facebook fan of the day cheryl holden she is a red skins fan who is married to a cowboys fan so they are pretty bummed right now as a couple. could be awkward in that house some times but if you want to be tomorrow's fan of the day find us on facebook, searching fox 5 morning news. then post a comment under cheryl's photo have a good day thanks for watching we will be right back . guys... [ female announcer ] pillsbury cinnamon rolls with cinnabon cinnamon are an irresistible sunday morning idea. nothing calls them to the table faster. sunday morning ideas made easy. and these are the ones you'll love on a school night. pillsbury ham and cheese crescents. with just a few ingredients

. >> good morning i am annie yu today we are learning about the chinese new year.hinese celebrated for 15 straight days what a celebration they know how to party. throughout the morning we will learn more about the history, tradition, costumes and of course the food and special dances like you are seeing now, the dragon dance. we are live at china town garden, northwest dc located in china town and it is historic, built in 1884, back to you in studio. >> thanks we will check with you later on. >>> will recall the before we go we want to say good morning to robert youngerman he is our facebook fan of the day he is a super skins fan can't you tell by his hat although he looks not very happy right now. >> 20 years. >> that's why. >> for 20 years i know robert maybe next year. >>> if you would like to be tomorrow's fan of the day search us on fox 5 morning news and post a comment under robert's photo. >> that is it we are done except for now, we are going to send it over to tony and alison. >> oh. >> take it over. >> we are matching today. >> very

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. >>> good morning i am annie yu. we are cycling it up.ling studio in the dc area. here you actually dance on bikes that is really cool. unlike traditional classes these ignite the core, owe bleaks, try accepts and i'm out of breath already. do you see it going on here? they are heating it up and we are going to learn about a class they offer for teenage girl which is has an importance purpose. in addition to cycling, they offer a class called zengo bar. we have a lot to debt to by the end of this morning i promise we will have you feeling great and looking your best for 2012 back to you in studio sarah. >> i am tired already. all right. thanks a lot. we will check with you in a few. time to say good morning to our facebook fan of the day. this is a photo of her son marcus. he received a $50,000 dc achievers scholarship. congratulations marcus. if you want to be tomorrow's fan of the day search fox 5 morning news. just post a comment under neta's photo of her son marcus. now over to al season steve good morning. >>> coming up, on fox 5 mor

i'm annie yu and happy friday to you. we finally made it. tonight with your family or friends, you may want to consider coming out to the monster jam show. it is going on tonight and throughout the weekend here at the verizon center which is where we are this morning. and we're talking about a show that's going to have you on the edge of your seat the entire time. we're talking about trucks that weigh up to 10,000 pounds and they race and smash through a custom designed course on dirt. and this is the most popular truck tour. they perform to over 4 million fans annually at arenas and stadiums throughout the world. today we're going 0 tell you how you can come out and experience it all for yourself. we're going to be talking to some drivers and maybe even play with some of the cars. back to you. >> i can't wait to see annie behind the wheel of one of those. >> i know. can you imagine, annie in that big thing? >> it's crazy. >> we want to say good morning to kira. this is a photo of her great grandmother who turned 100 years old yesterday. hap

>>> good morning i am annie yu. we are featuring the 2012, washington auto show this morning.ere at the convention center in northwest dc where the show is kicking off. it actually has kicked off and is going on until sunday you have this week to come out and enjoy the 700 new makes and models from 42 manufacturers making it the largest public auto show in the area. when you come out here you will check out multiple floors of concept carvehicles on the market. so if you are in the market for a new car stick around we have cool things coming up for you back to you in studio. >> i wish i was in the market for a new car that would be torture to go down there for me right now. >>> hello kenneth, our facebook fan of the day. he is still hoping for a snow day. if you want to be tomorrow's fan of the day go to fox 5 morning news. we will see with a we can do for you. that does it for the 6:00 a.m. hour. >> over to alison and tony, good morning to you both. >> good morning to you. >> good morning coming up fox 5 morning news now, a missing alexandria man, found murdered at the bottom

i'm annie yu. the washington winter show here at american university. this is a show that features more than 40 dearlies from around the country and world, and they are the quality dealers of ape teeing and fine arts and they gather here in d.c. and showcase everything from furnish tour, antique books and prints, tee core, jewelry, silver and so many more items and they are also offering onsite appraisals so you can see just how much your item might be worth which is a really neat opportunity and fun. this year's theme is all about celebrating the white house which we'll learn about later this morning and also featuring a lone exhibit from the white house historic association featuring treasures from the first family. the show kicks off today and we are getting a preview before we head out. back to you, sarah. >> beautiful antiques out there this time of the year. thank you. >>> time to say good morning to the fan of the day. amannti turns six years old. thank you for being a fan. >>> that does it

. >>> good morning everybody i am annie yu. what a great way to start your morning.s right near national stadium, take a look we have trapeze going on in the background this facility is open all year round, 7 days a week and offer everything from trampoline, trapeze, juggling, so much more now they are starting special classes you can come out and be apart it is called all day circus experience open to people of all ages. a fun place to bring your family and friends, it is all indoors even if it is bitter cold or raining outside, like today, you can come out. we will show you everything you can expect when you come out here. >> we expect to see you on that trapeze as well. >> all right. >> check with you later on. thank you. today's facebook fan of the day , lisa williams, hello. she says her uncle, by the way, is blind but he faithfully listening to fox 5 morning news she would love for him to hear that she is the fan of the day. lisa williams congratulations to you also good morning to your uncle as well we understand he just had a birthday. to be tomorrow's facebo

we are live in fort washington, maryland with that story. óÑ >>> good morning everybody i am annie yul skating month. we thought it would be appropriate to hit the ice. we are here at tucker road ice rink, fort washington maryland. they are celebrating, offering super deals for you and your family to come out and enjoy, fun activities. throughout the morning we will talk more about this month and what it is all about and test out their bumper cars. that's right they have bumper cars for you and your family to enjoy and their own synchronized skating team they will come out and hit the ice with us and we will learn about a hockey program here called give it a shot. a way to get your kids interested in playing hockey. a lot to get into. we will have fun this morning. back to you. >> can't wait to see you do the triple lutz this morning annie. >> we will start with a single. >> we will check with you later on. >> now over to alison and tony. >> good morning thank you so much. coming up fox 5 morning news, overly cautious. an icy forecast prompts a late start for federal government worker