first we say good morning to ava marie. we're continuing our series moonlighting with ava. she is working on some skills in cases tv thing doesn't work out. >> this is a good fall back plan. as you can see, i will need more practice. here we go. run away to this service without quitting your day job. is is an exercise studio where you can learn everything from tight won rope walking. >> you get great core strength. this enhances your posture. and a number of health benefits. plus it is fun. >> i did the tightwire. i was able to make it across on my first try. balancing on my own was a different story. i tried my best. again and again and again. once i stopped laughing so much, i did much better. next came the handstand. my first attempts were not so great. some help, i finally did it. then onto juggling. linwood bowling pins -- juggling with bowling pins, i will need some help with that. icks.an master these tre most of the classes are designed for beginners. >> people comment and say they will not be able to do any of this. even maker crossed the wire on the first class. q

ava marie is doing chocolate this morning. >> good morning. this is my favorite day of the year because it involves a chocolate. this place has been open since 1917. it is a staple here in baltimore. there will open at 8:30 this morning. chocolate-covered strawberries is one of their hottest items. we have been decorating the strawberries with milk chocolate and white chocolate. these are not the most beautiful strawberries. these are handmade. we have a snowflake for tony. there's my work. they open up at 8:30 this morning. go to our water cooler question of the day. tell us what your special plans are for valentine's day. you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. i know what i will be doing today -- eating lots of chocolate. there is a slight chance of showers today. a passing shower is possible. mostly a rain chance, 30%. 50 degrees tomorrow. 48 on thursday. we could see it snow on sunday. we will end with the chocolate- covered strawberries. >> you have done a wonder

get ready as a big craft show begins to open its doors. >> ava marie has more.have been showing some gorgeous stuff all morning long. >> this is not your typical craft show. this is a large, prestigious craft show, one of the largest in the country. this work has to be judged before it can be in the show. we're talking to one of the artists. you do in mixed media. now your sculptures are made out of metal. >> i tried to do a little bit of everything. i do furniture, sculptural pieces, stuffer outside. these were convened to bring down to the studio -- stuff for outside. this is all stainless steel. i basically can do pretty much anything mixing the different metals and the different elements with glass and copper. this is the flexibility with the kind of things i can create. >> this is a taste of what people can see. >> the show is pretty amazing. you will see things you have never seen before. clothing, a fashion, shoes, ceramics, custom-made draperies, and everything. tapestries. it is a beautiful show. >> your booth -- >> 833. there are 650 for the retail. >>

ava marie, wbal-tv 11 news. >> we have breaking news. this accident on 95 south down. captain roy taylor is over the scene. >> this is southbound 95 south of the beltway on the left side. baltimore county police and state police are on the scene along with firefighters and paramedics. they have to explains shut down at this location. wo lanes shutto explai down at this location. reporting live, i'm captain roy taylor. >> thank you. 46 degrees on tv hill. >> how did jeremy lin fare when it took his talents to south beach? let's say he was strugglin. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. getting busier on the area roads. we have a live picture from skyteam 11. the delay is beyond an accident on southbound 95 just past the beltway southwest and taking up the right lanes. you can see the major backup. it will be a while before they can clear it. two right lanes are closed. those delays are in place and that will back up tr

. >> ava marie live in downtown baltimore talking about some restaurants and bars holding an event at harbor east. >> will update you on the situation at the harbor tunnel and a new accident on the west side of the beltway >> good morning. it is 43 degrees downtown at the inner harbor. that is not far from where i am right now. i'm at harbor east talking about a big event next wednesday. it is called sip, savor, stroll. we're on president street. this is one of the restaurants participating in this event next wednesday. sip, savor, stroll says it all. i'm here with barry the bar manager. >> we are offering our signature cucumber martini that is made with cucumber gin. this isn't lime juice -- this is lime juice. says chunks and chunks are good -- this has johnson and jones are good. -- this has chunks. we have our lebanese style sangria. this is the white sangria made with fresh fruits. it is garnish with an orange spice and cinnamon and basil. this goes well with our food. we have a sweeter version made with wine. >> this gives people a chance to try a drink they may not have had bef

we say to morning to ava marie. she is on ice herself. >> that is princess ava marie to you. this is a sneak peek of the show. they are celebrating 100 years of magic. tickets are still available on ticketmaster.com. i'm here with eric. how did your show last night? >> it was a wonderful crowd. they were allowed last night -- they were loud last night. >> this is our rendition of the small world ride. this is holland. here we have morocco. >> this is a global fashion show. >> this is china. here we have thi ai. and behind her is hawaii. >> what are people expecting? >> they can expect the most variety show. we offer over 60 characters and your favorite stories. anything that you can think of is in our show. >> it sounds like a great show. tickets are still available. the show runs through sunday. you can see disney on ice, up 100 years of magic. let's check the forecast. we are dry for now. we will go back to tony. we are celebrating disney. >> princess ava. will you be wearing a tieara? >> i do not need a tiarra. a. that is a beautiful show. let's look at the stovall numbers

let's get the latest from ava marie joining us from the 1st mariner arena. i know you're having fun. >> everyone loves to channel their inner princess. is the ice began last night -- disney on ice began last night and runs through sunday. you play multiple roles in the show. this is incredible. >> a great mix of characters. >> what are we seeing behind us? >> this is the "finding nemo" part of the show. this is about the friendship and it is great. >> disney on ice is known for incredible costumes. >> we have a very detailed costumes in the show. you will not be disappointed. you'll see your favorite characters. >> that is just incredible. i cannot imagine trying to skate. >> most of us come from competitive careers were the costumes are fitted for you. we have adjusted to this and it maintains the magic. >> multiple chances to see the show. come see the incredible nebo costumes. i think i have our constant for the next halloween party. you can be the shark. >> he was cool. thank you. it is a wonderful show. i'm sure there will be more characters coming out.

ava marie is testing her sweet tooth this morning. she joins us live from it chocolate shop. >> to attacks is doing something new -- turbotax. >> the symptoms of heart disease often ignored by women. >> the seven-day forecast is coming up in just a few minutes. >> a couple of problems we're still tracking including a car fire. >> a new video of police officers making an arrest is making waves on the web. >> president obama lays out his spending blueprint.

ava marie is live at the bridal expo. >> good morning. we're previewing a wedding expo that happens next weekend. i just want you to breathe. we have an expo that will help you out. this is being put on by a florist in pasadena and being held at the sheraton hotel from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. you can get tickets online. you'll get a chance to taste some of delicious food that was prepared by the sheraton. great things you can do to help to get ready for the big day. weddingexposhow.com to get tickets. 51 degrees today and sunshine. a chance for rain tomorrow, 48 degrees. partly cloudy on friday, 46. we have the potential for a storm on sunday. maybe some snow as we go back to me and stindy and stan. >> you said the word "food." you didn't say that earlier. buffalo wings? thank you. plenty of dogs turned out to be judged at the westminster kennel dog show but only one committee top dog. >> love was in the year at the mall for america. five couples were married atop the ferris wheel. all the couples hopped on board at the same time and s

. >> ava marie live at the station this morning.here's some beautiful art work for an opening reception. >> spring like temperatures out there this morning. will last through the rest of the week? the week? >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. this is your wednesday morning commute. tony, it is your fault! 39 miles per hour on the inner loop of the curtis creek drawbridge. two-way traffic pattern is set up but expect a delay. 58 on southbound 295. moving well down to the capital beltway. 55 in the outer loop on the west side and moving well on 95 through howard county. we will update you on our cameras. 83 at padonia road looks pretty good. southbound traffic moving without delay. this is greenspring. inner loop traffic and so far so good towards the j.f.x. a smooth start down to 28 street. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to kurt kronke of the mta system. good morning. >>

one that jumped into a pool -- why not jump into a pool/ >> that is what ava marie did. what a fun gig. >> it was a fun day. tomorrow i will show my time in the austral rate exhibit and my time spent with the stingrays -- in the australian exhibit. today we're showing you the dolphins and the octopus. they are preparing a lot of the food. cleaning up after them. you can imagine how often they have to clean up after the animals. they have to get the animals to voluntarily do what they need to do to make sure they are ok. how you train a dolphin? not quite like training a dog. i will show you the process. let's check the seven-day forecast. 50 degrees downtown heading into the 60's today. a slight chance for a shower. most areas will stay dry bank. a call from passers-by -- most areas will stay at dry. dropping below normal this weekend into the 40's. >> word of an accident southbound on 895. you may start to see some delays. northbound 95, another accident location task caton avenue -- passed caton avenue. starting to see a slowdown on the westbound outer loop that contin

we check in live with ava marie. she is giving us the lowdown on appliances this morning. >> it never hurts to have an excuse to update your appliances. this is tax free weekend. all you have to do is look at your favorite appliance store. i'm in pikesville. look for this energy stark symbol to know that it is eligible for the savings this weekend. we're talking to howard this morning. you get the exemption from the 6% sales tax through monday and they are available -- some are eligible for additional rebates. let's check the forecast. 48 degrees today. a chance for rain into the afternoon. keeping an eye on that storm this weekend. we could see snow on sunday. >> thank you. 39 degrees on tv hill. an unusual 911 sends or down pleased to the rescue -- an unusual 911 call. >> was tied up naked. >> what police found was something a whole lot more complicated and embarrassing. complicated and embarrassing. on the little t denny's new sizzlin' skillets are here for a limited time. so strike while the iron's hot. starting

now we check in with ava marie who is live this morning at mica for an art exhibit. art buffs. for the court buf this is all about common objects. these artists were sent a dish towel and they had to come up with a still life painting. this one used it as the main focus of the painting. this is more in the background. a common theme you might see in a still life painting. they're trying to bring focus to a common object. this is running through march 11. this is a free exhibit. they are open every day. let's check the forecast. we see a chance for snow today, beginning at midday and the changes over to snow. about an inch in baltimore city of accumulation. we will stay in the 40's and another chance for snow on saturday. >> allegany public-school are closed today. 6:38. it never hurts to be prepared. this may be taking things too far. what to do in case of a rhino attack. >> we are still taking your answers to our water cooler question of the day. do you think a legislature should be able to restrict people from wearing certain types of clothing, like pajama bottoms, out in pub

ava marie joins us live from best buy.hecking out the iron'' and vacuums. -- irons. >> we are live that best buy in talking about valentine's day. a new study says a way to a woman's heart might through electronics. maybe a phone or a tabloi et. some thing under $50. >> your ipod boombox lets you play music through this. this is great for travel. we have a wide selection of romantic and funny movies. accessories for products you may have. >> touch this and changes color. >> it reacts to heat. you can design your own. >> very romantic. dry conditions right now as high pressure is in control. i even found chocolate at best buy. this could be the destination. lots of great items. >> chocolate and iphones. thank you to sarah. thank you. we will see you during the next half hour on the digital channel with more ideas from best buy. it was windy and cold most of the weekend. we have kept the cold and lost the wind. 22 degrees in jarrettsville. we have clear skies and will have a beautiful sunrise. we could see some sprinkles on

first we say good morning to ava marie. is. she is at ra sushi. she is learning how to become a sushi chef. >> try saying that all morning long. that is the challenge. i am at ra sushi. it is all about how looks. sushi -- a japanese food made at of rice and fish. >> a lot of it is a presentation. you have to make it look good. >> first challenge was the simplest form of sushi. first step, hold the sushi. but into a ball -- shape it into a ball. a little lopsided. i wish showing how it is supposed to be done at real speed. main tain the freshness. -- maintain the freshness. i was starting to get the hang of things. this was the california roll. we spread the rice on to the seaweed. then we flipped it over and added the fillings. then came the tricky part, rolling the sushi. the role was corners with ginger and wasabi. it was time to be critiqued. if this came back, would be turned away/ >> absolutely. be some more crab next inside -- maybe some more crab mix in side. >> i would say i passed the taste test. >> i can vouch for how good it tasted. the

ava marie is joining us now from the zoo. we are talking about valentine's day all week. >> the zoo is going to celebrate valentine's day with the animals. you provide different activities for the animals to keep them stimulated. i'm here with amy. what do you give a lion for valentine's day? >> they do not want chocolates. >> it is like a big pinata with meat. >> then the dolphins will get a produce bag -- then the elephants. >> they will get all the produce and they have to rip open to get the food out. >> the event is happening this saturday. there is half-price admission to the zoo on weekends in february. this is happening this saturday. check the website in case of inclement weather. there is at least a chance that we may see a wintry weather this saturday. for now it is just a chance. it is warned today but we are cooling down.-- it is warm today. a pink pig for the lions. too cute. >> all right. thank you, va. -- ava. 38 degrees on tv hill. a cholera family combines their love of playing in the snow with the love of t

ava marie is talking about a great cause that involves a chocolate. >> good morning. we're talking about the sweetest night in baltimore happening tonight and benefiting health care for the homeless. the event will be at the marriott downtown at the waterfront. this is a chocolate affair. i'm here with a restaurant that will be involved, the wine market. you are the general manager. this looks amazing. >> we have a bite sized portions of eight signature desert. i have broken it down into two basic components. we creep the crust. you have to pulse the peanuts to get them to crumble. mix butter and sugar. pressed that into the bottom of the metal baking dish after a brush with butter. bake it for about 20 minutes. pull that out and let that sit. top.hocolate been ngoes on chop that down into smaller pieces. put back in a double boiler with about a pound of butter. let that cooldown. add soe granulated sugar and heavy cream -- add some. spread over the top of the crust and let that cooldown and pop it in the freezer. >> the event is sold out but they're two tickets avail

first we say good morning to ava marie. where have you landed this morning? >> we're live at harbor east. this is one of the restaurants participating in a big event happening next wednesday. this sounds like a great event. this is happening next wednesday. this is a chance to introduce yourself to some of the restaurants and bars at harbor east. tell us about the event. >> this is the first time with attempted to do this. we will have people sign up in groups or by themselves and they have a chance to stroll through harbor east and visit the bars and restaurants down here. the cost is $45 and you can go online and register. tickets are limited. once you get to each location, you will have a chance to have an appetizer and a drink and have a good time with your friends or their group that you're with. >> that sounds like a lot of fun. you can try out multiple restaurants and get a drink and try some appetizers and introduce you to the scene. some of the restaurants participating -- >> the waterfront marriott. taco fiesta. >> can you be placed in a group? >> y

ava marie has a look at an upcoming art show. >> good morning. this is an art show cratered by students across the maryland area. 285 submissions. this is called "love your body." this is national eating disorders awareness week. i'm in towson with the associate director. such meat artwork -- such neat artwork. >> would help students to create posters that promote a positive body image. >> this is a program that has gone global. >> the center for eating disorders in australia identify the program on line and contacted us and work with our art therapist to take a program to australia. they are spreading workshops out in the community. >> it has gone global. you must be very proud. let's check the forecast. it will be pretty warm today. upper 50's and near 60 degrees with a chance for rain moving in on wednesday. thursday we start to bounce back. warming into the beginning of next weekend. we will see some call tall weather.ile >> a designer is giving a new meaning to the phrase looking meaning to the phrase looking sweet.hi. welcome to carmax. hi.

email >> now your 11 insta-weather- plus forecast, with meteorologist ava marie. >> we are enjoying a sunny day with a mild temperatures, but a new storm system is on the way. it will bring a chance for snow by tomorrow afternoon. two areas of low pressure, one of which is right around st. louis and the other around oklahoma. you can see this note moving towards it kansas city and wichita as well. all the cold air coming in around the front. you can easily pick up that front as ideas currently 36 in kansas city. you go to st. louis, 46. this is the front stretching through taxes throughout missouri all the way into pennsylvania. this front is going to come through tonight. as those two storms come in from the west, it will be cold enough for us to get the snow. unbelievably beautiful out there. 52 at b.w.i. marshall. 50 degrees at edgewood. 52 in college park. fewou 4's0 out there, -- a 40's out there bank. overall, a very mild afternoon. this evening, clouds start to increase ahead of the next storm. it is going to be a chilly start tomorrow. then we see the chance to force now. futu

>> ava marie has your insta-weather plus forecast next. stay with us. "11 news sunday morning" is just gett i'm in a tricky situation here. i'm bidding on a 1979 dukes of hazzard lunchbox, but my auction ends in 15 seconds ! even worse, my buddy's bidding on the same lunchbox. it's airbrushed ! but i've got verizon 4g lte. it's so fast that i can outbid him at the last second. i got it ! yes, i won ! woo hoo ! it's got a thermos ! rely on verizon 4g lte. because only the fastest survive. >> welcome back. much of europe continues to struggle with record cold and snow. the deadly deep freeze has lasted for more than a week. we have a report from london. >> across an entire continent and beyond, the freeze is unrelenting. in eastern europe, 176 people have died. 122 in ukraine alone. in bosnia, three feet of snow fell on the capital overnight. many towns are cut off. there was even snow in the northern tip of africa. it is colder still in northern europe. some parts of financeland recording -- finland recording a record minus 30. in helsinke

. >> now your 11 insta-weather + forecast, with meteorologist ava marie. >> good afternoon.h warmer today than were there were over the weekend. but the winds, well, that was something we felt on saturday. the winds again today are little testy. something to keep in mind. 9 miles per hour around the metro area of baltimore. on the eastern shore, a little stronger. 18 in ocean city. 23 in salzburg. to the west, winds are strong as well. around 20 as he headed to oakland two winds could be testing this afternoon, and they should calm down overnight. as you look west, a few clouds moving in over the mountains. but most of the clouds are down to our south. the storm system passing into the east. most of the moisture will stick to our south. an area of high pressure is keeping us mostly dry. there is the storm system in the south seas, bringing heavy rain to southeastern georgia. that is moving offshore. we will be tracking this next storm system from the plains states. that is likely to bring heavier rain mid-week. it is already influencing our weather here, mainly the temperatu

first we will say good morning to ava marie. we begin our series moonlighting with ava and she has decided to run away with the circus. >> anyone in baltimore can run away to the circus. we're at the charm city movement arts and this is a place you can learn about circus arts. you brought the business year here. exciting. >> we're counting on that. we noticed there aren't a lot of places where you can learn circus skills in baltimore so we figured this would be a good place to open up. >> i learned what your job entails working at the studio but what it entails to work in the circus. the skills are transferable to that. so difficult to do the high wire. i was surprised how much i struggled on my first time. tell us the progression of how students learn. >> the focus is proper technique. we start with the balance beam to learn the walk. once you have the walk down, it is time to see if you can balance on narrow objects. this is a couple of inches off the ground. >> if you learn a new trick, you can go back down and learn it right

ava marie is here. >> she is disappointed about the snow. >> i have mixed feelings.basically, we knew the storm could be a tricky one. we knew it could take one or two paths. we have mostly cloudy skies ahead of that storm. you can see it is mostly down in the south and east. the norpe fringe of it could -- the northern fringe of it could britain precipitation. i think we may see a couple flakes this afternoon. that's basically about it. we'll keep talking about that chance for snow when we come back in the forecast. >> time now for a look at what's coming up on "meet the press" this morning. david gregory joins us with a preview. >> so taxes, the budget, and the deficit all coming up in d.c. >> there is a focus on the jobless rate. we're hearing about auto bail outs and whether manufacturing is coming back. we have chris van hollen on the program to talk about people taking over the race. there is talk about faith, gay marriage, contraception. and there is a real question i will ask them about whether this is what republicans want to be running on. who does it help

first we say good morning to ava marie. it will show us some fine art this morning. >> i'm alive at mica this morning at the meyerhoff gallery. they have a traveling show all based on still life paintings. this is all based on the dish towel. the entire show is called the common object. interesting topic. >> this is a good painting show and one of many of painting shows we have on campus. this is about painting and observation. this is about highlighting the mundane. these are beautiful paintings. some are extraordinary and some are more needed domuted down. >> this is about taking ordinary things and giving them life. >> these painters are about painting. it is still a common practice. it is more of a quiet practice, i guess. more about observation, seeing, and looking. >> this is a free gallery. >> absolutely. there is work all over campus. this is a great one. >> this is called the common object. this is running thru march 11 and this is the last stop on the traveling to fourur. our. so neat to see these paintings incorp

first we say good morning to ava marie. she is out appliance shopping. >> you may have an appliance that is ready to take a direct nap. this is tax free weekend in baltimore. i'm here with howard of pikesville. this is your 85th year in business. >> three generations. >> this is a hometown store. how does this work? >> the state increases the rebate for buying energy efficient appliances. if you bite super energy efficient appliances, it is anywhere from $100 to $150. this on top of not paying sales tax this weekend is a real incentive. >> that really adds up. you're saving $60 and that can add up. this is one of the ones that is eligible for the rebate and the sales tax exemption this weekend. >> this is an example on out it can change which normally buy. these have been extremely popular. this is just over $500. the use of a lot less water. it uses $11 worth of energy in a year. >> that blows my mind. >> that is based on doing eight loads in a week. compare this water to a normal top-loading washer where people are used t

ay morning to ava marie, who is doing arts and crafts. >> we're previewing one of the largest craft showsn the country. you were one of the artists that will be at the show. you make nonmettal jewelry -- nonmetal. this is a tiny little beads. this looks like it was made out of metal. >> this is a matter of needle, thread, and good eyesight. it takes a tremendous amount of time. this is one of many different types of work you will see at the show. forever, clothing, wood -- fabric. most is one-of-a-kind or a limited edition. it is phenomenal. >> this is very prestigious. >> we submit our slides of our work and a group of peers reviews it and based on their assessment, one is in the show or out of luck. i'm fortunate to be displaying my work this weekend at the convention center. tickets are quite reasonable, $16 for one day. you can go online and purchase tickets at a discount. the website -- kraftcounsel.org/baltimore. i want you to talk about your work here. you said you were influenced by the sea. >> i have two different lines. this echoes seaweed. this is a series of necklaces which is

first we say good morning to ava marie. she has found the breakfast of champions, chocolate. >> we have an entire event about chocolate and its benefits a good cause. this is an organization that is supported by this event. a great event happening. >> good morning. it is the sweetest night in town. we have started eating chocolate already. >> this is an annual event and is your it is sold-out. >> it is completely sold out at the waterfront marriott. this is the seed mated meal. i have the very last pair of tickets. you can go to website and give a contribution and you have an opportunity to win these tickets. >> $50 for a good cause and that can register you to win these tickets. these tickets were originally one under $50 each -- $150 each. we have this item. >> we have a live auction. this is a sculpture. everything she does she makes from found objects. this is plastic bottles and coat hangers. she has a wonderful philosophy that everything discarded can be made new and beautiful again. we believe that homelessness is no

first we say good morning to ava marie. she has some valentines tips. i am sure you were enjoying this more than you were doing football. where are you this morning? >> we are live at the maryland zoo. the animals like their valentine's. i'm here with amy. you have animal in richmond valentine style -- panel in enrichment. >> it begins at 10:30 with chimps, otters, and elephants. lots of special treat throughout the day. >> they are getting a valentine's present. >> will we do is we make them special things like this lovely pink pig. this is for the elephants. this will be filled with treats. we-in the yard -- we hide them in the yard. we stuffed the paper with need ig with meat. the lions know not to eat the cardboard. it is like a lion lion p pinata. >> there will be a directory once you come in. >> you are trying to keep the animals stimulated and occupied because they are in a zoo. >> some are more active during the evening and morning hours. you want them moving around during the day. this keeps them from being so bored. we do things throughout the

ava marie joins us live. where are you this morning? >> i picked a great assignment. british restaurant is opening at the inner harbor -- a brand new restaurant is opening at the inner harbor. i'm here with chef bryan. a new restaurant. this is a nationwide chain. >> this is our first one in the city location. we have one in annapolis and in bethesda. >> tuscany sounds exotic. maybe not all just pasta. >> we of seafood, steaks, lamb chops, posture, brush jeddasta. this is where we cook our flat bread piecezzas. >> kind of unique for a restaurant. >> this is kind of something that we can showcase at the bar. >> we have a couple of dishes. >> this is our grilled salmon with asparagus and shoestring potatoes on top of a bed of tomatoes. >> shoestring potatoes. i love it. lots of different types of meats and salads. >> our drinks are fresh squeezed daily. >> very good. very nice to me you. t you.y nice to meet they have different menus for lunch and dinner. let's get a quick check of the forecast. we will see some changes on the way. a storm is coming in for the midweek.

. >> ava marie swims with the sting rays. >> the vatican wants to look at a bible that might be fromhe sixth century. how much experts think it is worth. >> it will be windy and mild day today. the seven-day forecast in just a few minutes. >> we have skyteam 11 following conditions on the road. captain roy over 395 and so forth looking pretty good. we will have an update on traffic pulse 11. >> same-sex marriage is approved in the maryland senate. >> police say a man

ava marie joins us live today from brio. that stuff looks good. the half-hour orders -- do you have our orders? >> the restaurant is opening this friday. you are showing us some amazing drinks. >> they are amazing. this is our strawberry base in lemonada. this has fresh basil. >> interesting. >> add a little bit of lemonade. >> some of the food is inspired by tuscany. good.ave to shake it up coul then you have specials. >> this has a combination of raspberry vodka and some sparkling champagne. we have a raspberry martini. would you five got martinis every wednesday night -- we have a 05 dollar a martini and a classic cosmo. fresh citrus and fresh herbs. >> i have to try this. i've had plenty of food. that is tasty. all the drinks are freshly made. $5 on wednesday night and you have the signature drinks all the time. sounds like a great place to be. let's check the forecast. a storm system will be moving in midweek. i almost forgot about the weather. >> sarah said bring into this of those. the fruit on the side of the glass counts as a meal. >> che

ava marie joins us live and talking about a great artist exhibit in havre de grace. >> good morning. i can wait to visit. the arts by the bay gallery. i'm here with debbie and you're with the gallery. you have a reception you're having a friday night to talk about the new exhibit. >> we will have mosaics as well as the photography and the paintings and the oil's and the pottery and the jewelry. >> a lot to see. i want to showcase this mosaic. this is beautiful. >> this is by jane. she did a lovely one by the ravens. she would take a commission for that. it was stunning. >> i can imagine everybody's ears perking up. >> you can contact the gallery online www.artsbythebay.com. >> you're having a reception on friday from 7:00 until 9:00 in havre de grace. you can come to the event and see the art work. 10% of the work will go to a charity. >> we have orhors d'oeuvers. >> we will talk more in a few minutes. the seven-day forecast is showing mild conditions today. we have a slight chance for rain and chances for rain tomorrow. temperatures will be dropping into the 40's. we could talk abou

we say good morning to ava marie. doing somewhat bridal stuff. >> this was a valentine's day and people may be newly engaged. we have a wedding expo coming up. when i first got engaged, i started planning. my husband wanted to enjoy it. there is a wedding expo coming up. you can get close contact with the vendors. what a great idea. you have helped to put this all on. tell us about the event. >> this is that the bwi sheridan airport and the event features small wedding vendors in a setting that is into met where -- intimate. >> a great idea. this is such an intimidating process. you are with katrina cross photography. your photography studio will be at the event. >> i shop and have a male assistants who i do not -- i show up and i have eight male assistant that i do not charge extra for. it is nice to have a second perspective on the day. i custom tailored to what the bride needs. i like to meet before and to finalize any specific shots they may have been mined or anything we can brainstorm and put together as a uniqu

first, let's take it to ava marie. one week to valentine's day. guys everywhere are going, what? ek? what's going on, ava? >> i think it is an internal clock for women -- we can sense valentine's day is coming. we will give you a jump-start of things you can do. that includes getting some delicious desserts. i am here previewing some food from 11 courses. it is a private company. it looks amazing. i have to tell you. >> like he said, we are a private company. we started several years ago. trying to bring the restaurant experience and a fine dining experience. now that we do larger events, whether it be 1000 or 3000 or so. we decided to get into these perfect dessert creations. our pastry chef has treated these great products. we are offering a desert of the month club. whether it be enjoying peace for valentine's day or other holidays, you can enjoy them throughout the year. >> for one, you could have your company, privately to your house and make a whole dinner for a small or large group. you can also join a desert of the month club and get a desert every month. or you can purcha

first we want to go to ava marie. good morning. >> all week long we have been hinting at the possibility of a snowstorm in maryland, but we knew it had to hit us to directly bring that snow. it looks like it is impacting to the south, and that means minimal snow chances here in baltimore. the bulk of the storm down in the southeast. just the northern fringe of it has the possibility of bringing a rain-snow mix. 38 degrees the current temperature. for today's forecast, mostly cloudy skies. the southern part of the state may see a little accumulation. we will talk about that and tell you about the warmer weather in the seven-day when we come back. >> thanks, ava. after two weeks of intense testimony and several delays, the defense and prosecution have rested in the george huguely murder trial. >> the former lacrosse player is accused of killing his exgirlfriend, u.v.a. student yeardley love. >> after defense and prosecution arguments, a jury must now decide whether george huguely killed yeardley love on purpose, uninten

. -- ava marie. >> its is getting better. we had some strong winds on saturday. high pressure building in. wind pressure right now, 8 miles per hour out of the northwest. feeling chilly up there. the wind, it is like her. you able to knock off a couple of degrees for the temperature. it is what it feels like. mostly sunny skies. temperatures in the upper 40's by the afternoon. it gets even warmer in the seven-day. we will ship all of that in the seven-day forecast. >> our big story comes out of prince george's county were to fire fighters are in critical condition after there were heard battling a fire. >> in all, seven firefighters were injured. here is a 11 news reporter with the very latest. >> the firefighters were injured while trying to escape this riverdale home which was still on fire. >> with the have described as a torch coming out of the front door. >> if we feel confident that heavy dust of wind may blow torch type of a factor through the house and created a fireball affect. >> seven firefighters were hurt in the blaze. four of them were treated and r

we'll check and live with ava marie who is giving us great recipes for valentine's day. >> valentine'ss just around the corner. this weekend is really the time to celebrate it. one idea is to hire a private chef. you always think that is for celebrities, but you can hire your own chef to make a private romantic dinner for a few people are many. i am here previewing eleven courses. you can go to their website, elevencourses.com. >> we bring the restaurant experience to the home. you can have that fine dining experience with your friends or family. but whenever it may be, we will give you a culinary journey from start to finish starting from a small affair to a heavy affair. whether it is an exotic products that you like or a member you want to recreate. >> 11 courses, i like the sound of that. skipped the three courses and go straight to 11. it is very artistic with displays. >> it is very artistic. everything shows a purpose on the plate. that is what we strive for and provide for our clients. >> what dishes do you serve up? >> this is cooked under pressure for an hour. we serve that w

first we want to look outside with ava marie. we didn't get as much snow as i thought we would. >> the downtown jare just saw some flakes. there were areas that did see a little snow, 2 to 3 inches. back in baltimore, dry conditions there. 32 degrees. that's p the whole storey. you have to factor in the wind there. gusts up to 24. that is making it feel like the single digits outside. windchill will be a big factor as temperatures move into the 30's. gusts up to 40 miles per hour. remember, the windchills could be in the 20's. maybe even flurries coming down into the western part of the state. we detail this when we come back in the seven-day and show you hopefully warmer temperatures. >> our big story this morning, the world is mourning the loss of pop singer whitney houston. >> she is known for her angelic voice, she leaves behind a daughter. houston looks back at her life and her career. >> no one could mistake that voice. ♪ i will always love you >> whitney houston's powerful notes propelled her to super star status. >> there

first we'll check outside with ava marie. wow, what a windy day yesterday. >> it has been rough the past couple days. had the winds on the back side of that storm. fortunately the winds are starting to calm down. today just looking for winds out of the west around 5 to 10 miles per hour. that's what you are seeing now, winds west at 5 miles per hour at b.w.i. marshall. it is seasonably chilly to start off the day. same case into the afternoon. high temperatures into the upper 40's. that's right around where we should be for the end of february. a few clouds this morning and then mostly sunny as we head into the afternoon. warmer weather on the way in the seven-day as well as rain chances. i'll show you that coming up. >> our big story this morning is out of prince george's county where two firefighters remain in critical condition after they were hurt battling a house fire. >> all seven firefighters were injured fighting the house fire p here's sheldon dutes with the latest. >> the firefighters were injured trying to escape t