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
Thursday, May 17th, 2018, 11:45 a.m., Amici Luncheon, La Villa Bistro, Shelburne Rd., Shelburne
Come join us for good food and good conversation. Call Bob McNamara for reservations at 760-7049
Sunday, May 27th, 2018, 3:00 p.m., Coffee at Juniors, Junior's Italian, 85 S. Park Dr., Colchester
Come join us for an informal and relaxing Sunday afternoon at Junior's for our monthly Coffee at Junior's.
Sunday, June 10th, 2018, Bayside Park, Colchester, Annual meeting and picnic.
Please note change of location for our annual picnic. More information to follow.
Sunday, June 17th, 2018, 12:30 p.m., Bocce Social, Burlington Bocce Courts, Oakledge Park
Bring family and friends to play and/or learn bocce. Refreshments will be provided but members are welcome to bring a dish to share."
Thursday, June 21st, 2018, 11:45 a.m., Amici Luncheon, Windjammer, Williston Rd., So. Burlington
Come join us for good food and good conversation at our monthly Amici Luncheon. Call Nicole Librandi for
reservations at 802-453-4157
Sunday, June 24th, 2018, Coffee at Juniors, Junior's Italian, 85 S. Park Dr., Colchester
Come join us for an informal and relaxing Sunday afternoon at Junior's for our monthly Coffee at Junior's.
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.
--Coffee at Junior's - 4th Sunday of the month - 3:00 p.m. Informal get togethers for coffee, pastry, and conversation.
--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.
2018 Bocce Socials
--Sunday, June 17th, 12:30 p.m.
--Sunday, July 15th, 12:30 p.m.
--Sunday, August 19th, 12:30 p.m.
--Sunday, September 16th, 12:30 p.m.
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”
Junior's Italian, 85 S Park Dr, Colchester, VT
*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.