Snowmass and Aspen News & Events update

Heads up on the latest in nights out – Phoenix Restaurant is set to take the stage, upstairs on the Snowmass Mall. Nest at the Viceroy is now open for your ski in/ski out ala carte appetites and a full bar and restaurant inside the hotel, of course, complete with roaring virtual fireplace and overflowing with ambiance. In the heart of Base Village, there’s a local’s favorite, Sneaky’s Tavern, still catering to those apres-ski appetites and into the night. Plenty to do, eat and drink right in Snowmass. www.alpineproperty.com to book your perfect holiday home.

Do you want to travel more this year? A trip to Aspen is a good place to start! Book your ideal vacation getaway with lodging from Alpine Property, and explore where to go next with ACES Potbelly Perspectives lecture series. Starting Wednesday, January 6th, through March, the Free Potbelly Perspectives feature exciting accounts of world travel and adventure! Get riled up for your next trip and mull it over in the comfort of your overstuffed armchair, back at your ideal accomodation. More info, www.alpineproperty.com and www.aspennature.org

Relax for a few days after the busy, nonstop, relentlessly fun holiday season; then, treat yourself to a bit of culture to kick off 2010. The Red Brick Center for the Arts presents Form Fiber Texture, a tactile new art exhibit for the New Year. Opening reception is this Thursday, Jan. 7, from 5-7 p.m., free and open to all. 970-429-2777 for more info.