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.
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 22, 2019, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Tales from the Middle Ages. Presentation on a dig in Tuscay,
Room 427 Waterman, UVM
UVM Senior Hayley Malloy spent her summer in Tuscany excavating the remains of a twelfth century church at a site in
Altopascio, about ten miles from Lucca, under the auspices of the Archaeological Field School Pozzeveri. The goal was to
reconstruct the settlement’s evolution throughout the Early Middle Ages, to learn of the settlement’s trade routes and
community outreaches by examining material goods such as iron ore, pottery, marble, coins, and other artifacts.
Hayley received a grant from the Vermont Italian Cultural Association to participate in this project.
Tales from the Middle Ages on a dig in Tuscany
Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. Charlotte Senior Center, 212 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.
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. Save the date! More information to come.
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”
Room 427 Waterman, UVM
UVM Senior Hayley Malloy spent her summer in Tuscany excavating the remains of a twelfth century church at a site in
Altopascio, about ten miles from Lucca, under the auspices of the Archaeological Field School Pozzeveri. The goal was to
reconstruct the settlement’s evolution throughout the Early Middle Ages, to learn of the settlement’s trade routes and
community outreaches by examining material goods such as iron ore, pottery, marble, coins, and other artifacts.
Hayley received a grant from the Vermont Italian Cultural Association to participate in this project.
Tales from the Middle Ages on a dig in Tuscany
Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. Charlotte Senior Center, 212 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.
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. Save the date! More information to come.
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.