Email Author J.J. Colagrande

2013 Stories by J.J. Colagrande

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  Five Reasons Miami Is a Better City Than Chicago

  published May 13, 2013

  Let's be straight up. Chicago is a cool city. We actually have a lot in common. We both fired Ozzie Guillen; we both have serious problems with crime; our political corruption is legendary. Hell, Miam... More >>

• Is O, Miami Worth $480,000r

  published Apr 25, 2013

  As The Dissident, J.J. Colagrande turns his critical eye on Miami culture. This week: O, Miami is crazy expensive, bro. Listen, I love poetry. Contrary to popular belief, especially here in Miami, p... More >>

• The Dissident: The Miami Improv Should Do More For Miami's Comedy Scene

  published Apr 18, 2013

  As The Dissident, J.J. Colagrande turns his critical eye on Miami culture. This week: Should the Miami Improv do more for local comicsr The South Beach Comedy Festival is in town, bringing big names ... More >>

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  Goodbye, Wynwood: From Chris Brown to Clive's, Miami's Hottest Neighborhood Is Marching Toward Irrelevancy

  published Apr 04, 2013

  As The Dissident, J.J. Colagrande turns his critical eye on Miami culture. This week: Mourning the death of Wynwood as a locals' scene. Wynwood, long considered Miami's hippest, trendiest, coolest ne... More >>

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  Gay Marriage: Why Changing Your Facebook Photo Isn't Enough

  published Mar 28, 2013

  As The Dissident, J.J. Colagrande turns his critical eye on Miami culture. This week: why updating your profile picture online doesn't make you a freedom fighter. Facebook feeds around the country ar... More >>

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  How Ultra Music Festival and WMC Are Hurting Miami

  published Mar 21, 2013

  As the Dissident, J.J. Colagrande turns his critical eye on Miami culture. This week: how the annual mega-rave that is Ultra and WMC makes Miami a second-class city. Miami is in the middle of a cultu... More >>

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  Where Is the Next Wynwoodr Miami Gallerists Predict the Next Gritty Art Scene

  published Jan 23, 2013

  It's been happening for a while. The rent in Wynwood has doubled, tripled, and even quadrupled in some places, forcing many gallerists to move elsewhere. The issue is has divided the community, as a... More >>

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  Wynwood Art Walk: Out of Control or Just a Damn Good Timer

  published Jan 14, 2013

  Tensions are rising in Wynwood regarding the future development of the neighborhood. Leaders in the area have been wringing their hands over it for years, and last week, a public forum on Wynwood's fu... More >>