History Storia
The Vermont Italian Cultural Association is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission of discussing, learning, sharing, and celebrating the cultural heritage of Italy and Italian-Americans. Our organization brings to the Vermont community educational and other events and activities that foster an intimacy with Italy through the people who love her. Whether through travel to Italy, the study of the Italian language, or through the love of Italian film, art , literature, opera, or food/cooking, the members share their experiences through a variety of activities.
The organization was established in the fall of 1983 as the Vermont Italian Cultural Association by a group of Italian Americans, newcomers to Burlington, Vermont, where the organization is centered.
The organization was established in the fall of 1983 as the Vermont Italian Cultural Association by a group of Italian Americans, newcomers to Burlington, Vermont, where the organization is centered.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, November 25th, 3:00, Panera's, Shelburne Rd., Monthly Coffee
Come join us for a pleasant Sunday afternoon at Panera's. (Formerly our monthly coffee at Junior's.)
Saturday, December 8th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., "What's YOUR Story?" - R2R (Routes to Roots) Story telling event,
Ridgewood Estates Clubhouse, Swift St., So. Burlington
Members are invited to tell a story (5 minutes or less) regarding connections to Italy via a photo, recipe, a
memory, a journal, etc. This will be "Off the cuff" and fun. Refreshments will be served.
Sunday, December 16th, Holiday Luncheon - 11:45, Tavern Room, Doubletree by Hilton, Williston Rd
So. Burlington. (Formerly the Sheraton),
Come celebrate the holiday season at our annual holiday luncheon. We will order from the menu.
Ongoing Events (See Events & Activities pages for more information)
--Italian language group held at St. Michael's - 7 to 9 p.m.
Intermediate/Conversation - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
--Amici Luncheons - monthly - date and time varies. Usually held the third Thursday of the month. Come join us for good food and good conversation at our monthly Amici Luncheon.
--Bocce Socials - Several socials are held at the Burlington Bocce Courts each summer. Members and their guests are invited to play and/or learn bocce.
--Italian films - Italian films with subtitles will be shown periodically at the Brownell Library in Essex Junction or at
other locations. Members will be notified by email when a film is scheduled.
Italian Opera in Vermont
-- Palace 9 Theater - Saturday performances live from the Metropolitan Opera
--2018-2019 season
October 6th. 2018 Verdi’s “Aida”
October 27th, 2018, Puccini’s “La Fanciulla del West”
December 15th, 2018 Verdi’s “La Traviata”
January 12, 2019, Cilea’s “Adriana Lecouvreur”
Come join us for a pleasant Sunday afternoon at Panera's. (Formerly our monthly coffee at Junior's.)
Saturday, December 8th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., "What's YOUR Story?" - R2R (Routes to Roots) Story telling event,
Ridgewood Estates Clubhouse, Swift St., So. Burlington
Members are invited to tell a story (5 minutes or less) regarding connections to Italy via a photo, recipe, a
memory, a journal, etc. This will be "Off the cuff" and fun. Refreshments will be served.
Sunday, December 16th, Holiday Luncheon - 11:45, Tavern Room, Doubletree by Hilton, Williston Rd
So. Burlington. (Formerly the Sheraton),
Come celebrate the holiday season at our annual holiday luncheon. We will order from the menu.
Ongoing Events (See Events & Activities pages for more information)
--Italian language group held at St. Michael's - 7 to 9 p.m.
Intermediate/Conversation - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
--Amici Luncheons - monthly - date and time varies. Usually held the third Thursday of the month. Come join us for good food and good conversation at our monthly Amici Luncheon.
--Bocce Socials - Several socials are held at the Burlington Bocce Courts each summer. Members and their guests are invited to play and/or learn bocce.
--Italian films - Italian films with subtitles will be shown periodically at the Brownell Library in Essex Junction or at
other locations. Members will be notified by email when a film is scheduled.
Italian Opera in Vermont
-- Palace 9 Theater - Saturday performances live from the Metropolitan Opera
--2018-2019 season
October 6th. 2018 Verdi’s “Aida”
October 27th, 2018, Puccini’s “La Fanciulla del West”
December 15th, 2018 Verdi’s “La Traviata”
January 12, 2019, Cilea’s “Adriana Lecouvreur”
*See our Lending Library page. We have a wide selection of books in both English and Italian available for members and non-members to borrow.
*Recipes
We have many delicious members' favorite family Italian recipes on our recipe page. If you have one you'd like to share, send it to Barbara Guiduli (bguiduli@gmail.com).
VIC Members are encouraged to attend an educational and culturally inspiring event with friends and family.
*Recipes
We have many delicious members' favorite family Italian recipes on our recipe page. If you have one you'd like to share, send it to Barbara Guiduli (bguiduli@gmail.com).
VIC Members are encouraged to attend an educational and culturally inspiring event with friends and family.