The Wilshire Grand Hotel Appears On 7 on Your Side!

On Friday, August 31, 2012, WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News aired the story of Matthew & Shea Bailey!

After Hurricane Irene hit the Asbury Park beach where Matt and Shea planned to say ‘I Do’, the couple was invited to The Wilshire Grand Hotel for a second chance at their dream wedding.

Our very own Ed Reagoso made his TV appearance to share his thoughts about the gesture, exclaiming “It’s nice to do good things for good people, doesn’t happen too often!”

On Sunday, August 19, 2012, just one year after Hurricane Irene canceled the couple's wedding, the Bailey's and 250 of their guests danced the night away at our NJ wedding venue at The Wilshire Grand Hotel. “We gave them their wedding, the music, the food, the flowers,” exclaimed Ed Reagoso, General Manager of The Wilshire Grand Hotel.

It was a night to remember under clear skies in New Jersey!

Click here to learn more and to watch the 7 on Your Side coverage of the story!

The Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival is the Largest Poetry Event in North America!

The Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival is returning to Newark on October 11-14, 2012!

Plan your stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ and don’t miss the lineup of performances and discussions scheduled throughout the four-day event.

As the largest poetry event in North America, the NJ festival will be taking place at various locations in Newark including NJPAC and the Newark Museum. The Dodge Poetry Festival will feature over 100 poetry events and a full line-up of poets that will be performing at the Newark galleries, museums, and more.

The 14th biennial Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival will feature performances throughout the day and evening. For more information about the festival in Newark, visit the Dodge Poetry website.

If looking for a hotel near the North Jersey event, we invite you to visit our website and plan your stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, conveniently located nearby in West Orange, NJ.

The New Jersey Museums to Explore!

While looking for things to do in New Jersey, you may find that a museum is the perfect way to spend the afternoon. At The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, we’re conveniently located near wonderful attractions that we think the whole family will enjoy. Plan a mini vacation with us in New Jersey and set some time aside to explore these intriguing museums, located just minutes away!

Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center: Whether a devoted baseball fan or just interested to learn more about Yogi Berra’s life and accomplishments, you’ll find this museum to be a wonderful way to start your day.

Montclair Art Museum: Take a walk through this New Jersey museum and enjoy the special exhibition: Patterns, Systems, Structures: Abstraction in American Art, now until May 19, 2013. Coming this fall, Saya Woolfalk: The Empathics will feature work created especially for MAM and will be on display beginning September 28, 2012 through January 6, 2013.

Imagine That!!!: This New Jersey Children’s Museum encourages young children to touch, learn and explore over 50 fascinating exhibits that stretch their imagination!

Newark Museum: As the largest New Jersey museum, the Newark Museum features 80 galleries of world-class collections.

Lambert Castle Museum: Explore the rich variety of historical artifacts or take a visit to the observation tower to experience one of the most exciting views of the NYC skyline!

Plan your New Jersey getaway today to experience all of these museums and more! We invite you to visit our website and book your stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel.

The South Orange International Blues Festival is a Free Event in North Jersey!

Music Lovers, you won’t want to miss this event! As the largest free Blues Festival in North Jersey, the South Orange International Blues Festival will be taking place on Sunday, September 9th, 2012. Plan your stay at The Wilshire Grand Hotel and enjoy an easy and relaxing drive to and from the North Jersey festival.

The South Orange International Blues Festival (SOIBF) features a great line-up of music to entertain both residents and visitors all day long. For more information about the music festival in New Jersey, visit the South Orange International Blues Festival website.

We welcome all visitors of the South Orange International Blues Festival to stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, located in West Orange. Relax in our luxurious accommodations and enjoy our convenient location to the festival. Visit our website for more details and make your reservations today.

The Upcoming Concerts at The Wellmont Theatre!

Plan your stay at The Wilshire Grand Hotel and enjoy a convenient drive to all of the upcoming concerts at The Wellmont Theatre, located just minutes away in Montclair.

Interested in attending a NJ show? Here’s the line-up for the upcoming concerts at The Wellmont Theatre:

• Alanis Morissette on August 25, 2012.
• Creed on September 8, 2012.
• Amon Tobin ISAM on September 13, 2012.
• The Jayhawks on September 14, 2012.
• NEEDTOBREATHE on September 28, 2012.
• Plus many, more!

Artists included in the upcoming shows for October and November include Indigo Girls, Fiona Apple, Bassnectar and Matt & Kim. For a complete schedule of the upcoming concerts in NJ, visit The Wellmont Theatre website.

Book your overnight stay at The Wilshire Grand and enjoy first-class accommodations and amenities at an ideal location to the NJ venue. For more details about our hotel, visit our website and book today!

Take the Kids to The Funplex in East Hanover!

Plan a family getaway with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ and visit The Funplex, an indoor family amusement park in East Hanover that the kids will love!

The fun family attraction in NJ has over 100,000 square feet of fun waiting to be explored, with unique attractions that include Foam Frenzy, Electric Go Karts, Super Twister and more.

After enjoying all of the excitement inside, head outside and cool off at the all-new Splashplex, which features elevated water blasters, 359 linear feet of water slides and a five-foot deep pool. For more information, visit the The Funplex East Hanover website.

With it’s convenient location nearby our hotel, a family getaway wouldn’t be complete without visiting the New Jersey attraction. Book your stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel and enjoy a family getaway the kids will always remember at The Funplex in East Hanover.

Check Out Free Concerts in the Park- A Great Way to Spend a Summer Night in NJ!

The 2012 Free Concerts in the Park takes place at Flood’s Hill in Meadowlands Park, located just minutes away from us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ. If you’re interested in attending one of the free concerts, we invite you to plan your stay with us and enjoy a convenient travel to and from the summer event in South Orange, NJ, which is a great way to spend a beautiful starry night!

Presented by the Village of South Orange and the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), the Free Concerts in the Park feature a wide-range of musical genres to entertain both residents and visitors of the NJ area. Be sure to check out the upcoming New Jersey concerts, which include:

Wednesday, July 25, 2012
SOUTH ORANGE JAZZ ALL-STARS
Featuring Claudio Roditti, John Lee, and many jazz musicians who 
call South Orange ‘HOME’!

Wednesday, August 1, 2012
RAY RODRIGUEZ Y SWING SABROSO
Back by Popular Demand!
 Hot Latin music with a 10-piece band

Wednesday, August 8
, 2012
ROCK THE HILL
Featuring local garage bands

Artists and schedules are subject to change

To learn more about the 2012 Free Concerts in the Park, visit the SOPAC: South Orange Performing Arts Center website.

Turn your night-out in NJ into a mini vacation and book your stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel. For more details about our accommodations, visit our website.

The AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour is Coming to the Prudential Center!

Returning this summer, the AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour will showcase this year’s top 10 finalists, offering fans the unique chance to see their favorites up close and personal. So, who’s your favorite performer? Maybe it’s all ten! If you love the show, you won’t want to miss your favorite American Idols perform at the Prudential Center on August 28, 2012!

Tickets are now on sale for the event in Newark and with our convenient location to the arena, we invite you to plan your overnight stay in New Jersey with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel. For more information about the tour, visit the Prudential Center website.

After the AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour, extend your visit at The Wilshire Grand Hotel where you can enjoy complimentary amenities and relive the memorable night in our comfortable guest rooms. Visit our website to learn more.

Summer Heats Up at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center!

America’s Got Talent isn’t the only exciting thing coming to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) this summer!

Summer heats up at NJPAC with the free outdoor music series, beginning July 5, 2012 through August 30, 2012. Plan your stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel and celebrate the best of the New Jersey Performing Art Center’s 2012-2013 season.

Sounds of the City Thursday will conclude with a dance party so be sure to “come for the music and stay for the party!” In addition, Friday Night Live will include free Friday night outdoor concert series to enjoy. Listen to the Sounds of the City and groove to Friday Night Live this summer! For a complete list of the Thursday and Friday night entertainment, visit the NJPAC website.

Enjoy a convenient travel to and from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s events and book your stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ in West Orange. For more information about our rates and accommodations, visit our website.

Cheer on the New York Red Bulls at their Next Home Game!

The New York Red Bulls, an American professional soccer team, play for their devoted fans at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ! Located just minutes away, we invite all soccer fans to book their overnight visit at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ and enjoy a convenient travel to and from the sporting event.

www.newyorkredbulls.com

With games scheduled against the Seattle Sounders FC, the Chicago Fire, the Philadelphia Union and more, a trip to the Red Bull Arena is the perfect event for a family outing in New Jersey!

Visit the New York Red Bulls website to learn more about the 2012 Schedule and don’t miss any of the action!

Located in West Orange, NJ, The Wilshire Grand Hotel is the ideal location to the New York Red Bulls' home games. This summer, enjoy the excitement of a live soccer game and plan your stay with us today. To learn more about our accommodations and convenient location to the Red Bull Arena, visit our website.