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, July 20, 2017 - 11:45 - Amci luncheon - The Old Dock House, Essex, NY Come join us for good food and good
conversation at our monthly Amici Luncheon. Call Catherine Coggio for reservations and information regarding the ferry. 434-3572
Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 3:00 p.m. - Coffee at Junior's, Junior's Italian, Colchester. Come join us for an informal and
relaxing Sunday afternoon get together at Junior's in Colchester. Let's get together for some espresso, pastry,
and good conversation.
Saturday, July 29, Barre, Vt - Barre Heritage Days. VICA will have an informational display.
Thursday, August 17. 11:45 a.m. - Amici Luncheon. Spot on the Dock, Burlington Waterfront (formerly Breakwaters)
Come join us for good food and good conversation at our monthly Amici Luncheon. Call Catherine Coggio for reservations. 434-3572
Sunday, August 20, 12:30 p.m. - Bocce at Oakledge Park Bocce Courts, Burlington. Come and play or learn bocce
with other VICA members. VICA will be supplying light refreshments and beverage. It's not at all necessary, but if you
would like, bring something to share with others.
Sunday, August 27, 3:00 p.m. Coffee at Junior's, Junior's Italian, Colchester. Come join us for an informal and
relaxing Sunday afternoon get together at Junior's in Colchester. Let's get together for some espresso, pastry,
and good conversation.
Sunday, November 5 - SAVE THE DATE for our annual Scholarship Dinner.
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. Call Catherine Coggio for reservations.
434-3572
--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.
2017 schedule:
--Italian films - Italian films with subtitles will be shown periodically on Friday afternoons at the Brownell Library in Essex Junction. Members will be notified by email when a film is scheduled.
conversation at our monthly Amici Luncheon. Call Catherine Coggio for reservations and information regarding the ferry. 434-3572
Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 3:00 p.m. - Coffee at Junior's, Junior's Italian, Colchester. Come join us for an informal and
relaxing Sunday afternoon get together at Junior's in Colchester. Let's get together for some espresso, pastry,
and good conversation.
Saturday, July 29, Barre, Vt - Barre Heritage Days. VICA will have an informational display.
Thursday, August 17. 11:45 a.m. - Amici Luncheon. Spot on the Dock, Burlington Waterfront (formerly Breakwaters)
Come join us for good food and good conversation at our monthly Amici Luncheon. Call Catherine Coggio for reservations. 434-3572
Sunday, August 20, 12:30 p.m. - Bocce at Oakledge Park Bocce Courts, Burlington. Come and play or learn bocce
with other VICA members. VICA will be supplying light refreshments and beverage. It's not at all necessary, but if you
would like, bring something to share with others.
Sunday, August 27, 3:00 p.m. Coffee at Junior's, Junior's Italian, Colchester. Come join us for an informal and
relaxing Sunday afternoon get together at Junior's in Colchester. Let's get together for some espresso, pastry,
and good conversation.
Sunday, November 5 - SAVE THE DATE for our annual Scholarship Dinner.
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. Call Catherine Coggio for reservations.
434-3572
--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.
2017 schedule:
- June 20 --------- 10:00 am - Tuesday
- July 15 ---------- 10:00am - Saturday
- August 20 ------- 12:30 pm - Sunday
- September 17---12:30 pm - Sunday
--Italian films - Italian films with subtitles will be shown periodically on Friday afternoons at the Brownell Library in Essex Junction. Members will be notified by email when a film is scheduled.
*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.
