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Tony Correia

Tony Correia is a Vancouver-based writer who has been contributing to Xtra since 2004. He is the author of the books, Foodsluts at Doll & Penny's Cafe, Same Love, True to You, and Prom Kings.

Why one of the best worst films ever, ‘Can’t Stop the Music,’ still matters 40 years later
Culture

Why one of the best worst films ever, ‘Can’t Stop the Music,’ still matters 40 years later

The Village People got it right: “Can’t you hear it coming your way, it’s here to stay”

June 19, 2020
How my love of an ’80s musical made me the ultimate Xanadude
Opinion

How my love of an ’80s musical made me the ultimate Xanadude

Seeing Xanadu again 37 years later brought back fond memories of my gay adolescence

May 3, 2017
Why we should look at the pictures and remember Mapplethorpe
Arts

Why we should look at the pictures and remember Mapplethorpe

Vancouver Queer Film Festival screens new film about gay icon

May 12, 2016
HIV fundraiser Dining Out for Life turns 20
Culture

HIV fundraiser Dining Out for Life turns 20

‘Food is medicine,’ A Loving Spoonful’s executive director says

March 17, 2014
 The Village that never sleeps
Culture

 The Village that never sleeps

As a commercial artery, Vancouver’s Davie Street has everything

November 24, 2013
Old & nouveau old
Culture

Old & nouveau old

Commercial Drive’s ethics, organics & lesbians

November 12, 2013
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Hidden treasures
Culture

Hidden treasures

Gastown’s trendy eateries and unique collectibles

November 6, 2013
Can an android fall in love?
Arts

Can an android fall in love?

Comic offers lessons in crowdsourcing and humanity

October 5, 2013
Slo-pitch for introverts
Culture

Slo-pitch for introverts

WESA celebrates 35 years of building community on the diamond

August 12, 2013
Our own Venice Beach, sort of
Culture

Our own Venice Beach, sort of

Denman Street’s special charm

July 31, 2013
Welcome to the Village
Culture

Welcome to the Village

Xtra’s guide to Davie Street’s gayest haunts

July 31, 2013
Gritty, chic Gastown
Culture

Gritty, chic Gastown

Sprouting restaurant scene offers a variety of good urban eateries and more

July 5, 2013
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Strong coffee and Sapphic vibes
Culture

Strong coffee and Sapphic vibes

A sexy stroll down Commercial Drive

May 23, 2013
Rethinking monogamy
Arts

Rethinking monogamy

Unstuck examines grey area between sex and love

March 13, 2013
REVIEW: How to Survive a Plague
Arts

REVIEW: How to Survive a Plague

Tribute to ACT UP offers a blueprint and a wake-up call

February 20, 2013
Lovable sex worker
Arts

Lovable sex worker

Scott Sherman’s mysteries focus more on character than intrigue

January 16, 2013
FOODSLUTS FINALE: Empty chairs at empty tables
Arts

FOODSLUTS FINALE: Empty chairs at empty tables

September 20, 2011
Chapter 19: The polka-dot door
Arts

Chapter 19: The polka-dot door

Foodsluts at Doll & Penny’s Café

September 5, 2011
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