http://www.xtra.ca http://xtra.ca/images/logo_xtra.gif Canada's online source for gay and lesbian news Despite being panned by critics when it debuted, Les Misérables is celebrating 25 years onstage (and a major Hollywood makeover). The popular musical, based on Victor Hugo’s epic novel, celebrates its silver anniversary with a new production that promises to delve more deeply in... http://www.xtra.ca/public/Vancouver/Victor_Hugoaposs_99_percent-13683.aspx Mark Robins Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST Seven years have passed since the release of her first solo CD, Comin’ Alive, and in that time, outspoken queer musician Kate Reid has been charming and challenging audiences with songs that run the rainbow gamut. Since her debut, Reid has garnered such a hugely supportive... http://www.xtra.ca/public/Vancouver/Family_values-13682.aspx Denise Sheppard Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST Local comedian David C Jones’s entire life revolves around making people laugh — it’s something he attributes to being a gay kid growing up in the 1980s. “I was terrified of being gay; I hid a lot in high school. I was terminally shy, but I had something in me w... http://www.xtra.ca/public/Vancouver/In_the_House_turns_10-13695.aspx Benjamin Yong Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST Commercial Drive is the only neighbourhood in Vancouver that survived the Olympics with its soul intact. Famous for its Sapphic overtones, good coffee, secondhand shopping and eclectic restaurants, the Drive offers the most bang for your buck, whether you’re looking for an apartment, somethin... http://www.xtra.ca/public/Vancouver/Strong_coffee_and_Sapphic_vibes-13616.aspx Tony Correia Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 EST