Cheer on the New Jersey Devils in the 2012-13 Season!

Another season of New Jersey Devils hockey is about to begin! Plan your stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel and enjoy a convenient drive to and from the Prudential Center, home of the New Jersey Devils.

The New Jersey Devils will begin the 2012 pre-season against the New York Rangers on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Their first pre-season home game at the Prudential Center will be on Friday, September 28, 2012 against the Rangers.

The 2012-13 Regular Season for the Devils will begin on the road against the Washington Capitals on Friday, October 12, 2012. Then, the New Jersey Devils travel back home to their Newark arena for a home game against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, October 13, 2012.

For more information about the New Jersey Devils and their 2012-13 Season, visit the Official Web Site for the New Jersey Devils.

We invite all hockey fans to plan their overnight stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, NJ. Visit our website for more information and come cheer on the New Jersey Devils at their next home game.

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.

Couple gets their Dream Wedding at our Venue in NJ!

When Shea and Matthew set their date for August 27, 2011, they had no idea that their beach wedding in Asbury Park would be canceled.

When Tropical Storm Irene ripped through the Jersey Shore just one day before Shea and Matthew planned to say “I do,” the couple had to cancel their plans for their dream wedding of more than 100 guests and instead exchange vows at a rehearsal dinner surrounded by the few guests that were able to attend.

After appearing on Anderson Cooper’s talk show to tell their story and warn future brides about the importance of having wedding insurance, Shea and Matthew Bailey were surprised with a second chance at their wedding at our venue in NJ!

Eager to help out the couple, we invited them and more than 150 friends and family for a complete wedding redo at our venue in West Orange, NJ, giving the Baileys an opportunity to celebrate their wedding surrounded by everyone who was supposed to be there the first time.

When the day finally arrived, the Baileys had their dream wedding at our venue with clear skies over head and have described the experience as “awesome” and the NJ reception “perfect” even if it was a year late.

The couple's story recently aired on News 12 NJ.

It was a pleasure to be a part of Shea and Matthews’ wedding and we wish them all the best from everyone here at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, 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.

Try Our Zagat Rated Primavera Restaurant in West Orange, New Jersey!

Come visit our Primavera Restaurant & Bar at The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, New Jersey and enjoy our relaxed atmosphere and menu variety today.

Our Primavera Restaurant & Bar is available for lunch, dinner and cocktails Monday through Friday and will open for lunch or brunch for private parties on weekends.

With can't-miss dishes including Dominick’s Rock Shrimp, our Primavera Menu is certain to satisfy even the most discerning of palates and we’re always happy to accommodate any dietary needs from our guests.

For more information about our Primavera Restaurant & Bar in West Orange, visit The Wilshire Grand Hotel website. After dining, relax in one of our comfortable accommodations and enjoy our convenient location to some of the best attractions in Northern New Jersey.

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.