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The Vermont Italian Cultural Association (VICA), founded in 1983, is a small, volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing Italian culture and heritage. The organization is open to anyone interested in Italian culture, arts, language, history and other aspects of Italian civilization. We sponsor a broad range of activities throughout the year including travel talks and presentations, language groups, art and sculpture exhibits, Italian movies, coffees, luncheons, and bocce socials. We also sponsor a Scholarship and Grants program to provide modest financial awards to individuals interested in pursuing further study in Italian culture.
The Vermont Italian Cultural Association (VICA), founded in 1983, is a small, volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing Italian culture and heritage. The organization is open to anyone interested in Italian culture, arts, language, history and other aspects of Italian civilization. We sponsor a broad range of activities throughout the year including travel talks and presentations, language groups, art and sculpture exhibits, Italian movies, coffees, luncheons, and bocce socials. We also sponsor a Scholarship and Grants program to provide modest financial awards to individuals interested in pursuing further study in Italian culture.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, January 27, 2019, 3:00 p.m. - Coffee. - Panera Bread, Shelburne Rd., So. Burlington
Come join us for an informal and relaxing Sunday afternoon at Junior's for our monthly coffee
Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 427 Waterman Building, UVM Presentation on Venicein the 21st Century by Andrew John-Christoper Nucatola..
VICA and the Italian Program of the Department of Romance Languages and Linguistics at UVM will present a talk
by Andrew Nucatola, an independent scholar and a recipient of a VICA Scholarship. In his talk, entitled "Cultural
Heritage and Venice, Italy in the 21st Century", John will share insight towards his ongoing efforts with the Venetian
Heritage Foundation in the development of a sustainable tourism plan for the burdened city and its dwellers.
Saturday, February 2, 2019, 12:55, Palace9, Shelburne Rd. - "Carmen" live from the Met.
Come to the opera at Palace9 with friends and/or family. Join other VICA members afterwards at La Villa BIstro,
Shelburne Rd., Shelburne for dinner.
Thursday, February 21, 2019, 11:45, Amici Luncheon, La Villa Bistro, Shelburne
Come join us for good food and good conversation at our monthly Amici Luncheon. Call Anne Warwick for
reservations at 658-3090
Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. Charlotte Senior Center, wqw Ferry Road, Cahrlotte, Burlington Before the Mall.
What was the neighborhood of the Burlington Mall like in the early 1960's before urban renewal had a major impact
on that area. Burlington officials saw it as a major step forward but it came to be seen as a major loss. VICA
member John Varricchione grew up in the Italian section and will be the presenter. The Center serves a delicious
lunch at 12:00 noon sharp. Reservation required. If you would like to have lunch prior to attending the talk call
425-6345. Suggested donation, $5.
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 an informal and relaxing Sunday afternoon at Junior's for our monthly coffee
Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 427 Waterman Building, UVM Presentation on Venicein the 21st Century by Andrew John-Christoper Nucatola..
VICA and the Italian Program of the Department of Romance Languages and Linguistics at UVM will present a talk
by Andrew Nucatola, an independent scholar and a recipient of a VICA Scholarship. In his talk, entitled "Cultural
Heritage and Venice, Italy in the 21st Century", John will share insight towards his ongoing efforts with the Venetian
Heritage Foundation in the development of a sustainable tourism plan for the burdened city and its dwellers.
Saturday, February 2, 2019, 12:55, Palace9, Shelburne Rd. - "Carmen" live from the Met.
Come to the opera at Palace9 with friends and/or family. Join other VICA members afterwards at La Villa BIstro,
Shelburne Rd., Shelburne for dinner.
Thursday, February 21, 2019, 11:45, Amici Luncheon, La Villa Bistro, Shelburne
Come join us for good food and good conversation at our monthly Amici Luncheon. Call Anne Warwick for
reservations at 658-3090
Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. Charlotte Senior Center, wqw Ferry Road, Cahrlotte, Burlington Before the Mall.
What was the neighborhood of the Burlington Mall like in the early 1960's before urban renewal had a major impact
on that area. Burlington officials saw it as a major step forward but it came to be seen as a major loss. VICA
member John Varricchione grew up in the Italian section and will be the presenter. The Center serves a delicious
lunch at 12:00 noon sharp. Reservation required. If you would like to have lunch prior to attending the talk call
425-6345. Suggested donation, $5.
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.