Who We Are chi siamo
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.
Storytelling
Visit our new Storytelling site by clicking on the image below.
Visit our new Storytelling site by clicking on the image below.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, Feburary 15, 2020, 12:00 noon - 2:30 p.m. - PIerson Library, Shelburne, Maskmaking Workshop
Learn to make masks reminiscent of Carnevale in Venice (which is also Feb. 15th). Bring the whole family for a fun
and interesting afternoon.
Thursday, February 20, 2020, 11:45 a.m. - Amici Luncheon, Mmmo's Restaurant, 408 Shelbune Rd., So. Burlington.
Come join us for good food and good conversation at our monthly Amici Luncheon. Call or email Anne Warwick for
reservations. 658-3090, awarwick@mac.com
Friday, February 21, 2020, 1:00 p.m.- Brownell Library, Essex Junction - Italian Film
The Italian film (with English subtitles) Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion will be shown at the Brownell Library in
Essex Junction. This 1970 political thriller won the Academy Award for Best Foreign language Film as well as the Grand
Prize and FIPRESCI Prize at the 1970 CAnnes Film Festival
Sunday, February 23, 2020, 3:00 p.m. - Coffee at Panera's, Panera Bread, Shelburne Rd., So. Burlington
Come relax and unwind at our monthly coffee. Join us at Panera's for an enjoyable afternoon.
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
--2019-2020 season
October 12th. 2019, Puccini's "Turandot"
November 9th, 2019, Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly”
February 29th, 2020, Handel's "Agrippina"
April 11th, 2020, Puccini’s “Tosca”
May 9th, 2020, Donizetti's Maria Stuarda
Learn to make masks reminiscent of Carnevale in Venice (which is also Feb. 15th). Bring the whole family for a fun
and interesting afternoon.
Thursday, February 20, 2020, 11:45 a.m. - Amici Luncheon, Mmmo's Restaurant, 408 Shelbune Rd., So. Burlington.
Come join us for good food and good conversation at our monthly Amici Luncheon. Call or email Anne Warwick for
reservations. 658-3090, awarwick@mac.com
Friday, February 21, 2020, 1:00 p.m.- Brownell Library, Essex Junction - Italian Film
The Italian film (with English subtitles) Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion will be shown at the Brownell Library in
Essex Junction. This 1970 political thriller won the Academy Award for Best Foreign language Film as well as the Grand
Prize and FIPRESCI Prize at the 1970 CAnnes Film Festival
Sunday, February 23, 2020, 3:00 p.m. - Coffee at Panera's, Panera Bread, Shelburne Rd., So. Burlington
Come relax and unwind at our monthly coffee. Join us at Panera's for an enjoyable afternoon.
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
--2019-2020 season
October 12th. 2019, Puccini's "Turandot"
November 9th, 2019, Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly”
February 29th, 2020, Handel's "Agrippina"
April 11th, 2020, Puccini’s “Tosca”
May 9th, 2020, Donizetti's Maria Stuarda
*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.