[Coral]

Welcome to Classy Collective! We are glad you're here.

Whether you're a lifelong Central Oregon local, new to the area, or just visiting, we'd love to get to know you.

If you'd like, this is the space to tell us a little about yourself:

🎵 What kinds of live music do you enjoy?
🎤 Favorite local bands or venues?
🎭 Into theater, comedy, karaoke, trivia, dancing, or something else?
📍 Where are you from?
😊 Anything else you'd like the community to know?

There are no expectations here—jump in as much or as little as you'd like. Even a simple "Hello!" is a great way to get started.

Our goal is simple:

Live shows. Good people. A welcoming community.

Don't be shy—everyone here shares at least one thing in common: a love of getting out and enjoying live events. 

We're excited to have you here!

• NOTE: For rules and a how-to on the use of this forum and its various features, see the READ FIRST post in the Events board.

🎶 Bonus Question

What's the last live show you attended?

[Coral]

Hi everyone, Happy Summer! 🌞 I'm Coral.

I'm a lifelong music lover, web developer, and graphic designer who finally decided Central Oregon needed a free place off social media where people could easily discover local shows, meet fellow music fans, and share the memories afterward. 💕

I've spent countless nights enjoying everything from live music and theater to comedy, karaoke, and community events. One of my favorite things is introducing friends to new bands, introducing live show lovers to others like themselves, and helping local artists get the audience they deserve.

When I'm not tinkering with this forum (which has become a bit of a passion project 😄), you'll usually find me out at a concert, sometimes taking photos and videos, working on a creative project, or spending time with friends and my flock of four very opinionated conures.

The "Classy Collective" texting thread was made real about a year ago, but the idea had been bouncing around in my brain for much longer than that. The first photo I posted here is one wonderful night where we all came together via the text thread and enjoyed live music: a memory I hold so dear to my heart.

But as we all know, texting threads are inherently limited.

My hope for this online community forum is simple: that it becomes a friendly place where people feel comfortable discovering new events, meeting new friends, supporting local performers, and sharing photos and videos from great nights out. 🥰 Central Oregon's live scene is so special, I believe deeply that it deserves this sort of space.

I'd love to hear about you too! 👂

What kinds of live events do you enjoy most?
Do you have a favorite local venue or band?
What's the best show you've seen recently?

I cannot get over the range of eclectic styles within the live acts in Central Oregon. My favorite acts to dance to are rock cover bands -- like Dad Bods -- but I enjoy everything from folk, country, classical, jazz, and all the wonderful shades in-between. My boyfriend Brett and I (seen below) love dancing together, especially to country. One of my absolute favorite venues is River's Place, as is seen in my first attached photo below, and the Elk's Lodge, which features the kinds of couples dancing that Brett is so well-versed in.

Thank you for reading my lil' intro, and I look forward to seeing you around the forum AND the shows!

— Coral