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.
ITALIAN SCHOLARSHIP DINNER!
Sunday May 5, 2019
Open at 4:00 pm for Silent Auction
Elks Club - 925 North Avenue
Burlington, Vermont
This is VICA's annual fundraiser in support of our Scholarship and Grants Program to promote knowledge and appreciation of Italian culture and heritage.
Please join us for an evening of fun and a wonderful dinner by chef Paul of:
> Hot & Cold Antipasto
> Chicken Piccata & Stuffed Porchetta
> Caponata & penne pasta with formaggio parmigiano
> Tossed spring mix salad
> Marinara Sauce & Home-made breads
> Cannoli & Pastry
A selection of Italian wines and cocktails available for purchase
Please join us for an evening of fun and a wonderful dinner by chef Paul of:
> Hot & Cold Antipasto
> Chicken Piccata & Stuffed Porchetta
> Caponata & penne pasta with formaggio parmigiano
> Tossed spring mix salad
> Marinara Sauce & Home-made breads
> Cannoli & Pastry
A selection of Italian wines and cocktails available for purchase
Tickets must be purchased by April 27!
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
Sunday March 24, 2019, 3:00 p.m. Coffee at Panera's, Shelburne Rd., So. Burlington
Come join us for a relaxing Sunday afternoon at Pamera's for our monthly coffee.
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 11:45 a.m. - Amici Luncheon, Pauline's Cafe, Shelburne Rd.
Come join us for good food and good conversation at our monthly Amici Luncheon. Our luncheon will be in
Pauline's upstairs dining room on the second floor so it is best to park out back for easier access. MUST CALL
Vanessa at 233-7398 for reservations.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 2 pm - 4 pm - Movie at Brownell Library - Cinema Paradiso
This Italian classic tells the story of Young Salvatore Di Vita who discovers the perfect escape from life in his war-torn
Sicilian village: the Cinema Paradiso movie house, where projectionist Alfredo instills in the boy a deep love of films.
The film is in Italian with English subtitles. Refreshments will be served.
Sunday, April 28, 2019, 3:00 p.m. Coffee at Panera's, "Shelburne Rd., So. Burlington
Come join us for a relaxing Sunday afternoon at Pamera's for our monthly coffee.
Sunday May 5, 2019, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.,, Elks Club, North Ave., Burlington, Scholarship Fund Raising Dinner
Our annual scholarship fundraising dinner will be held at the Elks Club in Burlington. Chef Paul Champagne and his staff will prepare a delicious multi-course Italian meal. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
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”
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.