A more portable version is available in the rechargeable Light Visor, which is exactly what it sounds like. At Lectric Beach Tanning Salon at 1131 Marquette Ave. in South Milwaukee, things pick up in January and the tanning clientele doubles - from 50 or 60 customers a day to 100 or more by the end of the month. Manager Stephanie Czarnecki says there are two kinds of tanners. It's cold, it's snowy and there's no light. They purposely come here for the light.
Most people tan two to three times a week.
They leave with a smile, she says, so it must work. At most places, she says, it's more cost effective to get tanning packages. It all ends Sunday. The Slice of Ice skating rink at Red Arrow Park at 920 N. Water St. becomes an illuminated beacon for night skating through February. The warming house has a cafe with hot cider, hot chocolate, chili, beer, and places to sit and think bright thoughts.