Wildwood’s French Connection: How Canadian Vacationers Kept the Jersey Shore Buzzing in the ‘70s

Picture this: a warm summer night in North Wildwood in the 1970s. The salty breeze drifts down Surf Avenue as the soft, romantic melody of “La Seine” floats from the open doors of Club Québec. At first blush, it might sound like a Parisian cabaret, but it’s actually a lively nightclub packed with French Canadians singing along with Montreal's own Michel Louvain. He’s the headliner—but the whole crowd joins in like it’s a hometown concert. This magical scene played out night […]

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Enjoy a peaceful walk along the seashore with stunning ocean views. Discover the beauty of the coastline and unwind with the soothing sounds of the waves. Perfect for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts.

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"Shadows on the Sea. The Cliffs at Pourville," Claude Monet, 1882.

Y'all know Monet.

Here we see his Impressionist technique at its prime. Areas of light and shadow are illustrated with mere dots and dashes that come together to form the coherent whole...something like a TV screen. It's also a great evocation of those moments when a breeze ripples the sea, making it a surface of a million little mirrors.

It's also a great image for this time of year, as we start looking forward to summer vacations. Here Monet does an excellent job of depicting a hot summer day on the seashore.

From the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copehnhagen.

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Google Pixel 3 days .
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Wedding paparazzi at the #seashore .
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Getting blind in the of the #sun
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Haystack Rock. Cannon Beach, Oregon. I used an Olympus XA and Arista 400 DX film to make this photograph. #haystackrock #cannonbeachoregon #seashore #filmisnotdead #blackandwhite

To every mother, grandmother, godmother, bonus mom, dog mom, chosen family, and anyone who has ever shown up for someone else, this is for you and the people who love you!

Celebrate (or treat yourself) with 20% off in our online art galleries! Use code MOMSDAY26.

Today: "Herring Cove Beach Log and Wave-Polished Pebbles"

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