Peter Gabriel in Concert at PPG Paints; COTRAIC 44th Annual Pow Wow; Tar Heels Vs. Panthers (Sat., 9/23/23)

1) If you wonder what Peter Gabriel is doing lately, here’s a chance to find out. Gabriel visits Pittsburgh on his i/o Tour, in connection with his upcoming and long-awaited studio album i/o. Gabriel’s previous album of original new material was Up, ‘way back in 2002, but in a career spanning over 50 years he’s been prolific on many fronts. From 1967 to 1975 he was a founding member and lead singer of the seminal progressive rock band Genesis. As a solo artist and producer since then he has stayed at the forefront of prog rock and world music. He has collaborated with musicians ranging from Laurie Anderson to Arcade Fire, composed soundtrack music for films from The Last Temptation of Christ to the Australian indie feature Rabbit-Proof Fence, and won wide recognition for his work with human rights organizations worldwide. Gabriel is known for his music videos, done by cutting-edge artists like Junie Lau and Oranguerillatan, who created the above video for the soon-to-be i/o track “The Court.” It’s easy to forget that Gabriel is a powerful live performer, too. Check out the video that intercuts scenes from various live performances of his anthem “Solsbury Hill” between 1987 and 2013. Peter Gabriel and his bandmates play in PPG Paints Arena at 8 p.m. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. (M.V.) 

COTRAIC 44th ANNUAL POW WOW—Sept. 23 – 24, Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center. Dorseyville.

2) At summer’s end, in late September, comes the lovely time known as Indian Summer. And with it comes the spectacular Annual Pow Wow held by the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center. The Council doesn’t represent a particular American Indian nation or tribal group; it’s a service and cultural organization for everyone in our region whose ancestors arrived in America long before any Europeans did. The Pow wow reflects this diversity and is open to everyone, period. Major attractions are the music and dancing, which begin with the “grand entry” of dancers, then continues through the day. There are drum contests and dance contests. Also on tap are traditional American foods, plus arts and crafts (with items such as handmade jewelry, clothing, and ceramics for sale), and children’s activities. Although most dancing is done by experts skilled in the authentic styles, there are dances which all guests are invited to join. And, as at any pow wow, just plain socializing is a big part of the experience. Noon to 9 p.m. Sept. 23 and noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 24. 120 Charles St., Dorseyville. (M.V.)

Ben Sauls, Pitt’s kicker, has been supplying a large amount of the offense this season. (Photo: Roger Sepich)

3) The Pitt Panthers Football team lost a heartbreaking game last Saturday against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Morgantown. This week it’s back into the frying pan as the North Carolina Tar Heels take on the Panthers at Acrisure Stadium in their ACC opener. The Panthers record sits at 1-2. 8 p.m. 100 Art Rooney Ave., North Shore.

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