8:00 PM, $5 suggested

101 featuring Michelle Garcia

101 is a monthly lecture series organized by Homeroom in partnership with YouMeThemEverybody (a Chicago arts and music podcast). Each event features a different speaker who, in open dialogue with the audience, will give a short talk about not just what they do, but how and why they do it. Occasionally, 101 speakers also discuss other arts and culture makers that inspire and influence them. 101 takes place the second Monday of each month at the Hungry Brain (2319 W. Belmont) from February through May.

Michelle Garcia opened Bleeding Heart Bakery with Vinny Garcia in West Town in 2004. A popular success, the business has thrived, and the enterprise has expanded to three locations around the city. Bleeding Heart’s mission, based on the Garcia’s strong ethical and activist beliefs, is to use local, sustainable and organic ingredients in all of their pastries. Michelle Garcia will talk about her experience as a punk rock-trepreneur as well as her commitment to local and sustainable food culture.

Michelle Garcia is a graduate of the French Pastry School and has spent years traveling, baking, learning and teaching. She was named ACF Regional Pastry Chef of the Year in 2006 and Chef in Focus by North American Pastry Art and Design.