Check Out Our Past and Upcoming Events:
Hefflin Legacy Foundation Meet & Greet at City Club Los Angeles
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
The Hefflin Legacy Foundation is honored to host a special Meet & Greet at the historic City Club Los Angeles, offering supporters and guests an opportunity to gather in one of the city’s most iconic cultural and professional spaces. This intimate evening will provide a welcoming environment to connect with Foundation leadership, celebrate recent milestones, and share the continuing story and impact of Leon Hefflin Sr.’s pioneering legacy. Guests will enjoy hosted wine and appetizers, informal conversation, and the opportunity to experience the extraordinary atmosphere and history of City Club Los Angeles. We invite our community to join us for this meaningful evening of connection, reflection, and shared purpose.
Advance RSVP by March 5th is requested. Space is limited.
​ Please click the RSVP button below or email HefflinLegacy@gmail.com to reserve your place
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A Black History Month Special at CSUN
As part of Black History Month, Deborah Swan, Founder of the Hefflin Legacy Foundation, was honored to be invited to present at California State University, Northridge. In this featured presentation, she shared the groundbreaking legacy of her grandfather, Leon Hefflin Sr., producer of the Cavalcade of Jazz, recognized as one of the first large-scale jazz festivals in the United States and a defining cultural achievement in American history.
The presentation introduced students, faculty, and community members to newly uncovered research and archival materials documented in Swan’s landmark book, The Impresario: Leon Hefflin and the World’s First Annual Jazz Festival. The event fostered meaningful dialogue about cultural preservation, historical recognition, and the importance of restoring overlooked pioneers to their rightful place in history.
This invitation reflects the growing institutional recognition of Leon Hefflin Sr.’s historic impact and the expanding role of the Hefflin Legacy Foundation as a leading voice in preserving and advancing this legacy.
Jazz in the Sky - Sold Out Event
The Hefflin Legacy Foundation’s Jazz in the Sky evening at City Club Los Angeles was a completely sold-out and unforgettable gathering, bringing together supporters, cultural leaders, and community members for an intimate fireside conversation honoring the extraordinary legacy of Leon Hefflin Sr.
Guests experienced a powerful evening of history, storytelling, and connection high above the Los Angeles skyline, as Deborah Swan shared insights from her landmark book, The Impresario: Leon Hefflin and the World’s First Annual Jazz Festival.
The overwhelming response to this event reflects the growing recognition of Leon Hefflin Sr.’s historic contributions and the expanding mission of the Hefflin Legacy Foundation to preserve and share this legacy.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended and supported this meaningful milestone.
Photos from the evening will be shared soon.
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Please enjoy the video from the Book Launch on 10/25/25. The 80th anniversary of the first Cavalcade of Jazz.
EVENTS
The Hefflin Legacy Foundation is available to speak and present at events year-round, including African-American History Month celebrations, school assemblies, and community gatherings.
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Our events honor the remarkable legacy of Leon Hefflin Sr. through powerful storytelling, creative programming, and community connection. From inspiring speaking engagements and educational workshops to paint-and-lunches and silent auctions, every moment is designed to uplift history and spark meaningful dialogue. When you invite HLF, you're not just hosting an event; you're keeping a legendary story alive and passing it on to future generations.
