Sunday, 14 April 2013 00:00


What's Next?  Soldiers Heal Through Cycling

MichaelDeYo Healing After War - Reporter, Michael de Yoanna, finds inspiration while filming "What Happens Next?"

In the last decade we have become accustomed in seeing troops return home and loved ones embracing their soldier with tears of joy running down their face.  That familiar gymnasium scene can be found across the nation. What we don’t see is “What Happens next?”

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icon_monkey Colorado Springs - Steve Barta, Al Jarreau join to create JumpinJazz Kids

Steve Barta (pianist, composer, arranger, producer and educator) has joined together with Jazz Legends Al Jarreau, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Hubert Laws to produce a wonderful musical tale. It combines the rich history of Jazz and Popular music. JumpinJazz Kids is a classic narrative story with fun, pop-influenced jazz songs and a full Symphony Orchestra. Steve Barta has released fourteen recordings that reflect his influence particularly Brazilian, Jazz and Classical. SteveBartaMusic.com

opp_history_thumb_roll Opportunity in Inopportune times

As we look around our communities and absorb the floundering economy, we often lose sight of how our forefathers took on the same challenges yet prospered with new beginnings and often in a new country. Without a lot of money, but with hope and dreams, they moved forward, seizing the day when opportunity knocked.

In Denno, a small village of Trento, Italy, three young men sought a better life. Upon learning of a “land of opportunity”, Louis and Guido Yellico and their friend and neighbor, Silvio Dalpiaz, who was betrothed to their sister Maria Yellico, set out to make their way in America.

In their small village, farming and mining were the main means of support, so upon arriving at Ellis Island they were sent where their mining skills could be put to use:  Silvio to Ohio, and Louis and Guido to Aguilar, Colorado. They were pursuing opportunities.

 

Welcome to Alegria Living

Welcome to Alegria Living. where we focus on "inspiring hearts and encouraging community." People tell us we seem to always have smiles on our faces, and it’s probably true: what is there not to be thankful for? We believe that sharing a cup of joy with your neighbor causes a ripple effect of well-being that can be felt across communities.

Alegria Living is a custom publication dedicated to focusing on the joys of living. Each issue contains thought-provoking, relevant editorial content about people, arts, history, culture, entertainment, food, health, fitness, recreation and family life. Alegria Living also profiles people whose ideas and actions have an impact on the people and environment of the world. One of its consistent features is the “giving back” story that highlights people and/or organizations that provide an altruistic or philanthropic service in their communities.

Our Goal is simple: to produce stories that are uplifting. The goal of Alegria Living is to provoke reflection, refinement and regard for the people, places and experiences in our world, leaving the reader always with a sense of being better for having delved into our pages.

We cover stories that focus on giving back to our communities, unique individuals and their equally unique talents, exploring the outdoors beyond our backdoors, the fascinating history of our region, tantalizing recipes from local chefs, book reviews of local authors, and much more.
Be sure and check out some of our past issues, featured on this site, to get a better feel for our magazine. We also welcome your feedback on stories.
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