By MALCOLM VENABLE By Malcolm Venable The Virginian-Pilot MATT GROENING, the creator of "The Simpsons," has often said that his TV show rewards people for paying attention. You could say the same for the Capitol Steps.

By MALCOLM VENABLE By Malcolm Venable The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK Picture it: You're sitting on a manicured lawn. Sunrise. You look up, drink in the amber glow from the rising of the sun, which has turned the Elizabeth River into a moving mirror.

By MALCOLM VENABLE By Malcolm Venable The Virginian-Pilot AIRLINE STAFF is paging Sen. Larry Craig. His flight is boarding . But Craig doesn't hear them, or doesn't care, because he's in the men's room, finishing up his business.

By MALCOLM VENABLE By Malcolm Venable The Virginian-Pilot HOW DO YOU build a scene? A group of artists, musicians and clothing designers in Tidewater is trying to figure it out. Tonight, three groups join forces to host a dance party that they intend to be a building block.

By MALCOLM VENABLE By Malcolm Venable The Virginian-Pilot The spirits of soul music legends were summoned Friday night at the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater as relative newcomer Robin Thicke and headliner Mary J. Blige moaned and testified to an enthusiastic crowd.