No tree lighting, but Montage will hold a holiday celebration

Montage Laguna Beach’s annual holiday tree lighting and open house will not occur this year due to renovations on the property.

Crews began replacing shingles on buildings’ exteriors a couple weeks ago while new furniture and rugs are being placed indoors, marketing manager Leah Mohammadkhani wrote in an email.

The buildings are nearly 13 years old and management “felt it was time to refresh them,” Mohammadkhani said.

Work should be finished by the end of December.

The resort will still celebrate the holiday season with its Winter Concert Classic featuring singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins Dec. 13 at the Irvine Bowl.

Montage and local radio station KX 93.5 are partnering on the fundraising event that will include musical performances by pop group The Shadowboxers and pianist David Allen Baker.

Outside the amphitheater, children will be able to play in the snow and visit with Santa Claus.

Complimentary hot chocolate and holiday treats will be served, with adult drinks and food available for purchase.Proceeds will benefit KX 93.5, the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, and SchoolPower, an organization that raises funds for Laguna Beach’s four public schools.

General admission prices start at $15. The concert begins at 6 p.m. at the Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road.

For more information, visit montagehotels.com. To purchase tickets, visit etix.com.