Illuminating Futures: An Evening with Junior Achievement – presented by Delta – invites you to celebrate Junior Achievement’s impact and possibility at an unforgettable gala honoring three inspiring visionaries: two community leaders and one dedicated educator.

Sip Tito’s cocktails and LALO Spirits, savor a dinner by Peached Tortilla, and connect with Austin’s changemakers in an atmosphere of elegance and purpose. Enjoy lively emceeing by CBS Austin Morning News icons Allison Miller and John-Carlos Estrada, dance the night away with legendary DJ Mel, and bid on thoughtfully curated auction packages.

Every moment of the evening fuels Junior Achievement’s mission, bringing life changing experiences to more underserved students across Central Texas.

“If there is one thing that I learned while working with these JA students is that there is undiscovered potential within our school systems, all it takes is for someone to believe in our future generation to have them bloom and show the world their talent.” – JA of Central Texas Mentor

The nonprofit Been There will host its fourth annual benefit festival, Been There 4, on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Radio East. The event will feature performances by Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys), Ben Kweller, Grandmaster, DeadEye, Panic Stricken, TC Superstar, Benji Hughes, Ruby Jane, and additional artists to be announced.

Proceeds from the festival will benefit Been There and three Austin nonprofits addressing homelessness: The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF), Caritas of Austin, and Sunrise Navigation Center. The event will also include a pop-up gallery from Art From the Streets, live painting by muralist Chris Rogers, and the launch of “Been There Beer,” a Real Ale Brewing Co. collaboration supporting local housing initiatives.

Been There has raised more than $3 million since its founding in 2021. Early bird tickets start at a $20 minimum donation, with additional donation tiers and VIP options available.