History Storia
The Vermont Italian Club 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 club 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 or literature, opera, or food/cooking, the club members share their experiences through a variety of club activities.
The Club 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 club is centered.
The Club 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 club is centered.
Upcoming Events (See the VIC Calendar for more information)
--Sunday, March 15, 2015 - 11: a.m. - Renaissance Art with Hunter Eddy
Vermont artist Hunter Eddy invites VIC members to visit his studio, 2 Woodlawn Court, Essex
Junction. Hunter studied Renaissance style at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, then
taught there for ten years. He will share his unusual and sometimes quirky experiences
while living in the small town of Armenzano (population 38). Space is limited. Call Steve
Baietti for reservations at 985-9212.
--Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 11:45 a.m. - Amici luncheon - Elks Club - North Ave., Burlington - Come for a corned beef and cabbage luncheon at the Elks Club (regular menu will also be available) Call Catherine Coggio for reservations: 434-3572
--Sunday, March 22, 2015 - 3:00 p.m. - Junior's - Colchester
Come join us for an informal and relaxing Sunday afternoon get together at Junior’s in
Colchester, Sunday, February 15, at 3 p.m. Let’s get together for some espresso, pastry
and good conversation.
--Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 5:30 p.m. - Barrio Bakery and Cafe', 197 No. Winooski Ave.,
Burlington. Come and join other VIC members for pizza, jazz, and conversation.
For reservations call Deb and George Molla at 363-9230.
--Thursday, April 16, 2015 - 11:45 - Amici Luncheon - Silver Palace, So. Burlington
The monthly Amici luncheon will be held at Silver Palace in April. Please call
Catherine Coggio for reservations: 434-3572
Italian Opera in Vermont
--Saturday, March 14, 2015 - La Donna del Lago - 12:55
Live from the Met at Palace 9, So. Burlington
--Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 3:00 p.m. Opera with Chittenden County Opera Lovers
(CCOL) - Pierson Library, 5376 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT
VIC members are invited to gather at the Shelburne Library for a presentation about the
Metropolitan Opera production on April 25th (see below). The CCOL will provide light
refreshments. Local expert Toni Hill will lead the discussion.
--Saturday, April 25, 2015 - Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci - 12:30
Live from the Met at Palace 9, So. Burlington
(Information on a VIC package for tickets and dinner is here.)
Ongoing Events (See Events & Activities pages for more information)
--Italian classes at St. Michael's College - 7 to 9 p.m.
Beginners - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Intermediate/Conversation - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
--Amici Luncheons - monthly - date and time varies. Please see VIC calendar
--VIC Home Movie Nights in Montpelier - VIC Home Movie Nights, will be held on a TBA basis in the Montpelier area at the home of Mary Sue and Tom Lyons. Contact Mary Sue for more
information, marysuelyons@gmail.com, and watch for an On-the-Spot announcement.
--Sunday, March 15, 2015 - 11: a.m. - Renaissance Art with Hunter Eddy
Vermont artist Hunter Eddy invites VIC members to visit his studio, 2 Woodlawn Court, Essex
Junction. Hunter studied Renaissance style at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, then
taught there for ten years. He will share his unusual and sometimes quirky experiences
while living in the small town of Armenzano (population 38). Space is limited. Call Steve
Baietti for reservations at 985-9212.
--Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 11:45 a.m. - Amici luncheon - Elks Club - North Ave., Burlington - Come for a corned beef and cabbage luncheon at the Elks Club (regular menu will also be available) Call Catherine Coggio for reservations: 434-3572
--Sunday, March 22, 2015 - 3:00 p.m. - Junior's - Colchester
Come join us for an informal and relaxing Sunday afternoon get together at Junior’s in
Colchester, Sunday, February 15, at 3 p.m. Let’s get together for some espresso, pastry
and good conversation.
--Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 5:30 p.m. - Barrio Bakery and Cafe', 197 No. Winooski Ave.,
Burlington. Come and join other VIC members for pizza, jazz, and conversation.
For reservations call Deb and George Molla at 363-9230.
--Thursday, April 16, 2015 - 11:45 - Amici Luncheon - Silver Palace, So. Burlington
The monthly Amici luncheon will be held at Silver Palace in April. Please call
Catherine Coggio for reservations: 434-3572
Italian Opera in Vermont
--Saturday, March 14, 2015 - La Donna del Lago - 12:55
Live from the Met at Palace 9, So. Burlington
--Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 3:00 p.m. Opera with Chittenden County Opera Lovers
(CCOL) - Pierson Library, 5376 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT
VIC members are invited to gather at the Shelburne Library for a presentation about the
Metropolitan Opera production on April 25th (see below). The CCOL will provide light
refreshments. Local expert Toni Hill will lead the discussion.
--Saturday, April 25, 2015 - Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci - 12:30
Live from the Met at Palace 9, So. Burlington
(Information on a VIC package for tickets and dinner is here.)
Ongoing Events (See Events & Activities pages for more information)
--Italian classes at St. Michael's College - 7 to 9 p.m.
Beginners - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Intermediate/Conversation - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
--Amici Luncheons - monthly - date and time varies. Please see VIC calendar
--VIC Home Movie Nights in Montpelier - VIC Home Movie Nights, will be held on a TBA basis in the Montpelier area at the home of Mary Sue and Tom Lyons. Contact Mary Sue for more
information, marysuelyons@gmail.com, and watch for an On-the-Spot announcement.
*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 (barbara@guiduli.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 (barbara@guiduli.com).
VIC Members are encouraged to attend an educational and culturally inspiring event with friends and family.
