In more recent years, Lynn Valley was childhood home to the young rocker Bryan Adams, many members of the Spirit of the West and Paperboys bands, actor Jason Priestly, hip-hopper Kyprios (David Cole), international ballet dancer Danielle Gould, and numerous actors, writers, artists and musicians of all description.
There are many ways to become involved in the Lynn Valley arts scene, either as a participant or supporter. Our Events Calendar features some local art groups and programs along with the Events Board located outside of the Lynn Valley library building or on their website.
You can also visit this page of the Arts Office website for a downloadable guide to public art features in Lynn Valley, and a video clip featuring the artists behind the stacked books outside of the Archives building, and our infamous Walter Draycott statue!
Lynn Valley Village is also home to the popular Live & Local Concerts & Culture Series that runs most Friday evenings in the summertime from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or join the impromptu dancers as you enjoy tunes ranging from blues to Beatles and everything in between. Details will be on our Events Calendar as soon as the season’s performances are finalized.
Live music is occasionally on the menu at Waves Coffee House at 3050 Mountain Hwy., across from Lynn Valley Village. See in store for details. You can also visit the Lynn Valley branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, which welcomes members, guests, and neighbors to their afternoon music sessions held on the last Sunday of each month. To learn more, call 604-987-2050 or send your contact information to [email protected] to join their mailing list.
The North Shore Celtic Ensemble was founded by Lynn Valley’s own Jay Knutson and Claude Giguere. The ensemble has grown to encompass several groups of young musicians, the most advanced of which tour internationally. The musicians use strings, percussion and wind instruments to perform lively, original compositions and arrangements of Celtic orchestral-based music. Info: www.nsce.ca
St. Clement’s Church is home to the Harmony Mountain Singers, an adult choir with a varied repertoire that encompasses jazz, Latin, African, pop and more. The Artistic Director, Kathryn Nicholson, and accompanist Diane Lines hold weekly in-person rehearsals and typically two concerts yearly. Contact: hms.karlamundy.com
If you like to jam with fellow musicians, bring your guitar, harmonica or fiddle to one of Mollie Nye House’s informal music sessions. If you prefer a different rhythm, the Mollie Nye House also hosts a drumming program on the first Monday of each month from 3 to 4 PM. Contact: Helen at Mollie Nye House, 604-987-5720 or [email protected]
RNB Dance and Theatre Arts at 3355 Mountain Hwy is a non-profit dance school with a long history on the North Shore. It offers classes in a variety of dance styles, for preschoolers through adults, and students can be seen performing at many community events, as well as at annual RNB recitals at the Centennial Theatre. Info: 604-980-3040 or www.rnbdance.ca
