The history of comics from early newspaper strips to digital internet works will be explored in an art exhibit to be displayed October 24 to December 6 at the Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery. Out of Sequence: Underrepresented Voices in American Comics celebrates creators of comics, both historical and contemporary, from underrepresented demographics, including women and minorities. A public reception, hosted by Friends of the Thorne, will open the exhibit on Friday, October 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the gallery, located on the Keene State College campus.

Made up of 23 children, mostly from Uganda and Kenya

Spotlights art by contemporary Native artists from across North and South America. Featured pieces include baskets, beadwork, ceramics, dolls, leather, paintings, sculpture and star quilts. Some artists work will be available for sale in the museum store.

The critically acclaimed Celtic inspired dance troupe The Stepcrew will perform an exciting blend of Irish Step, Ottawa Valley and modern tap dancing as well as fiddling at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Sunday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. From the producers of Bowfire, The Stepcrew presents a new and innovative take on traditional dance forms in their debut tour of this show. It?s like Riverdance and Celtic Crossroads, all in one. With a cast of seven brilliant dancers, the group travels through both classic and modern interpretations of Celtic song and dance, including brand new compositions. Aside from some of the world?s top dancers, the cast includes three of the genre?s most talented fiddle players, a female vocalist, and is backed by an amazing four-piece band. The performers hail from such groups as The Chieftains, Bowfire, and Seven Nations. Both the dancers and musicians work with astounding cooperation to create a thrilling presentation, pleasing to both the eyes and ears.The group features and was founded by Jon Pilatzke (Chieftains/Bowfire), Stephanie Cadman (Bowfire), a former lead in Swingstep, Cara Butler (The Chieftains), winner of five regional and six national Irish dance championship titles, Nathan Pilatzke (The Chieftains) and Dan Stacey (Seven Nations).The Stepcrew also features Joe Dwyer, who specializes in Irish dancing; Sarah Uddin, award-winning dancer and choreographer; Rob Becker, who is known as one of Vancouver?s most fluid and melodic bassists; singer/songwriter Courtney Farquhar on vocals; Ryan MacNeil on keyboards/synthesizer; Boyd MacNeil on guitars; and Kirk White on percussion.Tickets to the November 1 performance are $45, $35, and $12.50 and can be purchased at the Capitol Center box office, by phone at (603) 225-1111 or online at ccanh.com.