The Veterans Breakfast Club is bringing its signature storytelling conversations to Emporia, Kansas. US Army Reserve member Steven Garcia will host a veterans storytelling night at Mulready’s Pub in downtown Emporia. Meet veterans, hear firsthand accounts of military service, and take part in a respectful, informal discussion about war, service, and memory. This is a FREE event open to veterans, families, and the public. Walk-ins welcome.
Where: Mulready’s Pub • 717 Commercial St, Emporia, KS 66801
When: 7–10 PM • April 26
How: No reservations required. Come as you are.
Join us for a welcoming evening of conversation and storytelling at Mulready’s Pub. You do not need to be a veteran to attend.
The Veterans Breakfast Club (VBC) is a nonprofit that brings American history to life through veterans’ stories. Since 2008, we’ve hosted hundreds of in-person events and livestream conversations, creating communities of listening where veterans can share what they’ve seen and done—and where the public can learn, connect, and say thank you.
Our gatherings are informal, respectful, and often deeply moving. There are usually a few tears, and always a lot of laughter.
This is a conversational storytelling evening—no speeches, no panels, no pressure. Here’s what to expect:
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7:00 PM: Come in and buy a drink, say hello.
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8:00 PM: We begin the storytelling. Steven Garcia will welcome everyone and invite veterans to share brief stories, memories, or reflections from their service.
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We’ll pass the microphone around the room, hearing from as many veterans as possible.
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Listeners are encouraged to ask respectful questions and engage in conversation.
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9:00 PM: Wrap-up and informal conversation.
Veterans can share as much or as little as they wish. Some stories are funny, some poignant, some unexpected. Every story matters.
