Veterans Day in Memphis: ceremonies in Millington and Bartlett, free rides and meals, and a Grizzlies salute

Hey Memphis 👋 It's Wednesday, Veterans Day. Sunny and near 74, with a southwest breeze, then a clear night down around 47. To everyone who served: thank you.

Millington Veterans Day Ceremony — Millington Performing Arts Center, 5006 School St., 8:30–9:30 AM, free. The MCMHS choir and NJROTC are part of the program, and veterans get a free breakfast. Details

Bartlett Veterans Day Ceremony — A. Keith McDonald Pavilion, W.J. Freeman Park, 2699 Bartlett Blvd., 10–11 AM, free. American Legion Post 249 will collect worn-out U.S. and state flags at the ceremony so they can be retired properly. Details

Stars, Stripes & Stories: A Patriotic Tour of Elmwood Cemetery — Elmwood Cemetery, 824 S. Dudley St., 10:30 AM–noon, $10, free for veterans. A walking tour of Elmwood's veterans, held on Veterans Day. Can't make a weekday? It repeats Saturday. Details

Adam Makos: Tidal Wave — Novel, 387 Perkins Ext., 6 PM, free with RSVP. The WWII author talks about his new book on the 1943 low-level bombing raid on Romania's oil fields. Details

Grizzlies vs. Nuggets: Military Appreciation Night — FedExForum, 191 Beale St., 7 PM, tickets through FedExForum. The Grizzlies host Denver on Veterans Day, billed as Military Appreciation Night. Details

Eternity's Pillar, Slumdog and Slats — Hi Tone (downstairs), 282-284 N. Cleveland St., doors 7, show 8, $13.50. Three heavy bands share the small room, tonight's rock pick. Details

👶 With the kids

Veterans Day Drop-In STEAM Camp — Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central Ave., 9 AM–4 PM, $75 ($70 members), grades K–6, registration required. MSCS kids are out today, and this is a full day of science and making at the museum. Details

Kaleidoscope Club — Dixon Gallery and Gardens, 4339 Park Ave., 4–5 PM, $8 (members free), ages 5 to 9, registration required. An after-school art or garden project at the Dixon, and grown-ups can wander the free galleries while they work. Details

MATA runs its normal weekday schedule today, and rides are free for veterans who show ID. (via MATA)

More on the Sterick Building revival: HiFi Memphis says it has bought nearby properties, including the two buildings across the street, and wants the block to become a "HiFi District" with a public-market feel. (via Action News 5)

A new resale shop is coming to Park Avenue. Triple N Thrift has its certificate of occupancy at 2771 Park Ave.; there's no opening date yet. (via What Now Memphis)

Veterans Day free meals — participating Chili's and Freddy's locations, today only. At Chili's, veterans and active-duty military get a free dine-in meal from a short menu (details). At Freddy's, they get a card for a free combo meal, no purchase needed. Outback's free Bloomin' Onion and drink also runs through today. Details

Free Third Thursday at the Pink Palace — Pink Palace Museum, Thursday, Nov. 19, 10:30 AM–5 PM, free general admission. The Giant Screen and planetarium are $5 add-ons at the door. Details

Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Market — Main and Peabody, Saturday, Nov. 21, from 4 PM, tree lights at 4:50, free. Free Santa photos, cocoa and cookies, vendors and live music. Details

NutRemix — Germantown Performing Arts Centre, Nov. 21 at 2:30 and 7:30 PM, Nov. 22 at 2:30 PM, $25–$60. New Ballet Ensemble's Nutcracker, reset on Beale Street. Details

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That's it for today — see you tomorrow at 6.

— Josh