Chris Sayre @ Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center

Thursday July 24, 2025
at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Join us for a wonderful time as the Valentine Area Arts Council presents storyteller and folk musician Chris Sayre, in partnership with the Nebraska Star Party.
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We are blessed to enjoy two performances by Chris Sayre in Valentine, Nebraska on Thursday, July 24th.
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Both performances will be held at the Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center at 214 US-20 in Valentine, NE.
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At 2 PM Chris Sayre will perform a Musical Journey Across America: Songs that Helped Shape a Nation, which will take us on a journey reflecting the rich and diverse music of the continental US ranging from the engaging sea shanties to the pioneer songs of the American West.
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At 6 PM Chris Sayre will perform a Musical Smorgasbord: Music From Various Ethnic Groups in Nebraska, a musical program about the songs and melodies that were brought to Nebraska by the various European ethnic groups who settled here in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Both concerts are FREE to the public. A free will donation will be taken at the door.
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Humanities Nebraska (HN) provided major funding for this program. HN receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Nebraska State Legislature, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and private donations.​​​​​
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