2015 Events
June
On Tuesday, June 16th, Chris Fearon, Curator of Education and Public Programs at the Fleming Museum, lead a tour for VICA members. This tour highlighted the museum's Italian art and included a sculpture of St. George by Donatello (seen here) and works by Franklin Simmons, 19th century American artist who produced his art in Italy. About a dozen VIC members enjoyed the tour.
May
On Saturday, May 30th, landscape designer Thea Alvin and local architect Mac Rood presented
a slide show on the restoration of homes in northern and southern Italy. Thea is an expert on alpine and trulli roof systems. Dry stone masonry and stone roof systems are beautiful features of traditional Italian structures.
a slide show on the restoration of homes in northern and southern Italy. Thea is an expert on alpine and trulli roof systems. Dry stone masonry and stone roof systems are beautiful features of traditional Italian structures.
April
On Thursday, April 30th, Weybridge resident Grace Weber gave a presentation at the So. Burlington Library on her experiences in Sicily. Grace spent 10 weeks as a volunteer in Sicily in 2014 with an anti mafia organization, Libera. The organization holds properties confiscated from convicted maria bosses, rededicating these lands to activities in the public interest. Grace presented a slide show and discussed her experiences. Her presentationalso included suggestions and resources for travelers to Sicily who seek a (mostly) maria-free experience.
On Thursday, April 30th, Weybridge resident Grace Weber gave a presentation at the So. Burlington Library on her experiences in Sicily. Grace spent 10 weeks as a volunteer in Sicily in 2014 with an anti mafia organization, Libera. The organization holds properties confiscated from convicted maria bosses, rededicating these lands to activities in the public interest. Grace presented a slide show and discussed her experiences. Her presentationalso included suggestions and resources for travelers to Sicily who seek a (mostly) maria-free experience.
March
On Sunday, March 15th, Vermont artist Hunter Eddy invited VICA members to visit his studio.
Hunter studied Renaissance stly at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, then taught there for
ten years. He shared his unusual and sometimes quirky experience while living in the small
town of Armenzano (population 38)
On Sunday, March 15th, Vermont artist Hunter Eddy invited VICA members to visit his studio.
Hunter studied Renaissance stly at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, then taught there for
ten years. He shared his unusual and sometimes quirky experience while living in the small
town of Armenzano (population 38)
February - March
New this year were our informal get togethers. We enjoyed occasional Sunday afternoons at Juniors in Colchester for espresso, pastry and conversation. Weeknight get togethers included pizza at Barrio's Bakery in Burlington and wine tasting and conversation at Vin Bar and Shop in Burlington.
New this year were our informal get togethers. We enjoyed occasional Sunday afternoons at Juniors in Colchester for espresso, pastry and conversation. Weeknight get togethers included pizza at Barrio's Bakery in Burlington and wine tasting and conversation at Vin Bar and Shop in Burlington.
January and February
The Vermont Italian Club, along with the Vermont Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Friends of the South Burlington Library presented two educational lectures and music listening events. The events were presented by Professor Lois Price of Champlain College and were held at the South Burlington library. January's lecture was about violinist Francesco Maria Veracini, and 18th century Italian composer and violinist. February's lecture was about the 19th century Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.
The Vermont Italian Club, along with the Vermont Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Friends of the South Burlington Library presented two educational lectures and music listening events. The events were presented by Professor Lois Price of Champlain College and were held at the South Burlington library. January's lecture was about violinist Francesco Maria Veracini, and 18th century Italian composer and violinist. February's lecture was about the 19th century Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.
January
Our traditional Epifania dinner takes place every January. This year we celebrated on January 11th at Mimmo's Restaurant in Essex Junction.
Our traditional Epifania dinner takes place every January. This year we celebrated on January 11th at Mimmo's Restaurant in Essex Junction.