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Lisa Schmitz, who co-owns The Speedway Artist Collective with her husband John Schmitz, talks with a customer at the store for a First Friday open house on March 7, 2025. The store is located at the corner of 16th Street and North Lynhurst Dr. in Speedway, Indiana. Credit: Lora Olive for Mirror Indy

Artwork is displayed at Speedway Artist Collective.

The artwork of Audwynn Newman at Speedway Artist Collective.

Xander Hedge (left) and Alcy Sharp perform karaoke on First Friday, March, 7, 2025 at Borage cafe, bakery and market in Speedway, Ind. Credit: Lora Olive for Mirror Indy

Cody Snyder, co-owner of Miss May Designs Bake Shop, helps a customer. Credit: Lora Olive for Mirror Indy

Miss May Designs Bake Shop advertises First Friday on March 7, 2025, in Speedway, Ind.

Kristen Snyder, owner of Miss May Designs, decorates a birthday cake.

Kerry Haymaker, owner of the Fitness Boutique, gives neck massage to customer during First Friday on March 7, 2025, at the corner of 16th Street and North Lynhurst Drive in Speedway, Ind. Credit: Lora Olive for Mirror Indy

Lisa Schmitz, who co-owns Speedway Artist Collective with her husband John Schmitz, talks with a customer March 7, 2025.

Speedway Artist Collective displays checkered merchandise and racing-inspired art.

Customers enter Speedway Artist Collective during First Friday. Credit: Lora Olive for Mirror Indy

The Miller Building, seen during First Friday on March 7, 2025, is located at the corner of 16th Street and North Lynhurst Drive in Speedway, Ind. Credit: Lora Olive for Mirror Indy

Borage, a cafe, bakery and market, on March 7, 2025, in Speedway, Ind. Credit: Lora Olive for Mirror Indy

Bob Hendricks, 91, of Speedway, performs karaoke during First Friday, March, 7, 2025 at Borage cafe, bakery and market. Bob has lived in Speedway more than 60 years and enjoys singing around the neighborhood.

Borage, a cafe, bakery and market hosts karaoke for First Friday. Credit: Lora Olive for Mirror Indy

Lora Olive is a Mirror Indy freelance contributor. You can reach her at lora.olive@gmail.com.

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See how folks spend First Friday in downtown Speedway

by Lora Olive, Mirror Indy
March 10, 2025

					<h1>See how folks spend First Friday in downtown Speedway</h1>
<p class="byline">by Lora Olive, Mirror Indy <br />March 10, 2025</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO01-1024x819.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47217" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lisa Schmitz, who co-owns The Speedway Artist Collective with her husband John Schmitz, talks with a customer at the store for a First Friday open house on March 7, 2025. The store is located at the corner of 16th Street and North Lynhurst Dr. in Speedway, Indiana.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO03-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47219" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Artwork is displayed at Speedway Artist Collective. </figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO02-1024x690.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47218" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The artwork of Audwynn Newman at Speedway Artist Collective.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO04-1024x819.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47220" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Xander Hedge (left) and Alcy Sharp perform karaoke on First Friday, March, 7, 2025 at Borage cafe, bakery and market in Speedway, Ind.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO06-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47222" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cocktails are served at Borage.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO05-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47221" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People dine at Borage.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO07-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47223" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cody Snyder, co-owner of Miss May Designs Bake Shop, helps a customer.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO08-1024x685.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47224" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Miss May Designs Bake Shop advertises First Friday on March 7, 2025, in Speedway, Ind.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO09-1024x819.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47225" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kristen Snyder, owner of Miss May Designs, decorates a birthday cake.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO10-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47227" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kerry Haymaker, owner of the Fitness Boutique, gives neck massage to customer during First Friday on March 7, 2025, at the corner of 16th Street and North Lynhurst Drive in Speedway, Ind.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO11-819x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47228" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lisa Schmitz, who co-owns Speedway Artist Collective with her husband John Schmitz, talks with a customer March 7, 2025.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO12-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47229" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Speedway Artist Collective displays checkered merchandise and racing-inspired art.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO13-1024x694.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47230" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Customers enter Speedway Artist Collective during First Friday.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO14-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47231" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Miller Building, seen during First Friday on March 7, 2025, is located at the corner of 16th Street and North Lynhurst Drive in Speedway, Ind.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO15-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47232" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Borage, a cafe, bakery and market, on March 7, 2025, in Speedway, Ind.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO17-1024x819.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47234" /></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO18-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47235" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bob Hendricks, 91, of Speedway, performs karaoke during First Friday, March, 7, 2025 at Borage cafe, bakery and market. Bob has lived in Speedway more than 60 years and enjoys singing around the neighborhood.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speedway-First-Friday_LO19-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-47236" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Borage, a cafe, bakery and market hosts karaoke for First Friday. </figcaption></figure>
<p><em>Lora Olive is a Mirror Indy freelance contributor. You can reach her at lora.olive@gmail.com.</em></p>

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