History Storia
The Vermont Italian Club 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 club 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 or literature, or food/cooking, the club members share their experiences through a variety of club activities.
The Club 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 club is centered, once had a “Little Italy” section as well as the more well-known Italian communities in Barre and Rutland. Many of the Italian homes and businesses that constituted a large tract of downtown Burlington in the area of Battery and Pearl streets were replaced in the urban renewal projects of the 1950’s and 1960’s, and “Little Italy” gradually gave way to 'urban renewal.' Today's VIC seeks to revive the spirit of that Italian populace and honor their contributions to Burlington, the Queen City.
The Club 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 club is centered, once had a “Little Italy” section as well as the more well-known Italian communities in Barre and Rutland. Many of the Italian homes and businesses that constituted a large tract of downtown Burlington in the area of Battery and Pearl streets were replaced in the urban renewal projects of the 1950’s and 1960’s, and “Little Italy” gradually gave way to 'urban renewal.' Today's VIC seeks to revive the spirit of that Italian populace and honor their contributions to Burlington, the Queen City.
Announcements!
* 2013 membership
Please renew your membership in the Vermont Italian Club or consider joining if you are not already a member. See the membership page to join online or by mail.
*See our new Lending Library page. We have a wide selection of books in both English and Italian available for members and non-members to borrow.
*Upcoming Events
(See the Calendar for more information)
Sunday, June 9, Annual picnic - 3:00pm - 9:00pm at Oakledge Park, Burlington
*Ongoing Events (See Events & Activities pages for more information)
--Italian classes at St. Michael's College - 7 to 9 p.m.
Beginners - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Intermediate/Conversation - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
--Amici Luncheons - monthly - date and time varies
*Recipes
We are expanding our recipe page and would like to add more members' favorite family Italian recipes. If you have one you'd like to share, send it to Barbara Guiduli (barbara@guiduli.com).
VIC Members are encouraged to join with friends or family and attend an educational and culturally inspiring event.
(See the Calendar for more information)
Sunday, June 9, Annual picnic - 3:00pm - 9:00pm at Oakledge Park, Burlington
*Ongoing Events (See Events & Activities pages for more information)
--Italian classes at St. Michael's College - 7 to 9 p.m.
Beginners - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Intermediate/Conversation - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
--Amici Luncheons - monthly - date and time varies
*Recipes
We are expanding our recipe page and would like to add more members' favorite family Italian recipes. If you have one you'd like to share, send it to Barbara Guiduli (barbara@guiduli.com).
VIC Members are encouraged to join with friends or family and attend an educational and culturally inspiring event.
