Naturally Mistress Matisse knows more about this than we do: "Normally at a peep show, the ladies don't ever come out from behind the glass. But on Playday, the dancers will out from the glass box for a day to play. Special events include: dressing room tours, "hot seat" dances, multi-girl shows. Meet and take a photo with your favorite performer, and much, much more." The Lusty Lady's Playday started at 10 a.m. but you've got time--it goes to 3 a.m., and all the money goes to the performers as a holiday bonus. In the spirit of Lusty Lady signage and our record-setting recession, we're calling this the Best Hard Time. Sorry, we know you wanted a photo. more ›

• A couple of Seattle's finest neighborhood blogs are also covering Nickelsville. Blogging Georgetown and West Seattle Blog are both giving thorough coverage to the story.
• Did someone say gumbo? Honest to god, Louisiana-made gumbo in Seattle? Hallelujah! The Central District News has a glowing (tummy-grumble-inducing) review.
• Ballard High graduate Jean Smart won an Emmy last night and MyBallard celebrates the news. In other once-local celebrity news, according to the Big Blog, UW Alumni Anna Faris will host SNL this weekend.

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