Join Panhandle PBS for an unforgettable series of events held throughout the year in our very own Gilvin Broadcast Center, located at 2408 S. Jackson. Studio Sessions are your chance to connect with fellow community members while enjoying music, refreshments, and engaging, locally-produced content. Don't miss out – find tickets and more information below!
Cadillac Ranch Raffle
After the screening, we will draw winners for each of five amazing items donated for a raffle by others associated with Cadillac Ranch and Route 66. Cadillac Ranch Raffle tickets are $20 each, and you can add them to your event ticket purchase.
Rules of Participation:
- The winner will be drawn at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, April 23, at the Panhandle PBS Studio and contacted via the details provided.
- Prizes are nontransferable and not redeemable for cash.
- You DO NOT need to be present to win, but you must respond within 72 hours of contact.
- Any incomplete or illegible entries will be disqualified.
By entering, you agree to allow us to announce your name publicly as a winner.
Purchase raffle tickets by visiting the Eventbrite page, clicking "get tickets" and adding raffle tickets into your cart from there or by calling us at (806) 371-5479.
Tickets will also be available at the event.
Win 1 of these 5 Prizes
“Cadillac After Afternoon Rain”
Sculpture in clay
Artist Braxton Bjork
Value $715
Braxton Bjork is a multidisciplinary artist from Canyon, Texas, whose vibrant work spans painting, sculpture, ceramics, and tie-dye. Known for his bold color palettes and signature tie-dye style, Braxton has been creating art for around 30 years, beginning with painting in high school. After graduating, he took art classes at Amarillo College that helped move him beyond the world of Bob Ross and expand his understanding of art. In 2023, he took his first pottery class and continues his work in ceramics at the Amarillo Art Institute. Braxton credits PBS for helping spark his love of creativity. Watching painters like Bob Ross made art feel approachable and fun, while shows like “This Old House” fed his curiosity about how things are made and built. He shares his work and creative process on Instagram under @Bjork_Creations.
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Big Texan Steak Ranch Gift Basket
Basket contains a Big Texan Steak Ranch $100 gift card, a voucher for 2 cans of spray paint for Slug Bug Ranch at the Big Texan RV Park, Big Texan plates and other collectibles.
Value $170
Founder R.J. Lee opened the Big Texan on old Route 66 in March 1960. The restaurant featured a western atmosphere, a horseback mounted cowboy greeting guests and a towering 60-foot neon cowboy sign. In November 1960, the Big Texan hosted its first one-hour steak challenge featuring 12 diners competing. The 72-ounce steak challenge has become the restaurant’s calling card around the world. The restaurant moved to its current location in the
early 1970s. The Big Texan umbrella has grown over the years to include a motel, plus the Starlight Ranch event venue, the Big Texan RV Ranch, and Slug Bug Ranch, a relocated homage to Cadillac Ranch.
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“Cadilite” Jewelry Pendant
Artist Bob “Croc” Lile
Value $175
Bob “Crocodile” Lile is a noted Route 66 tour guide and historian and accomplished artist. He operates Lile Art Gallery at 2719 S.W. Sixth Ave. in the heart of Amarillo’s Route 66 historical district. The gallery specializes in art from the Mother Road. With permission from the property owners, Croc gathers blocks of paint that have sloughed off the Cadillacs at Cadillac Ranch and crafts them into sterling silver and “Cadilite” jewelry.
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“Cadillac Ranch Windstorm 2021”
Framed archival photographic print (23¾” X 28”)
Value $450
A native of Amarillo, Wyatt McSpadden began his career in 1974, photographing the installation of the Cadillac Ranch sculpture on Interstate 40, west of the city. He has continued to chronicle the work's evolution from local curiosity to state landmark. In 1992, he moved to Austin and turned his focus to editorial photography. His portraits have appeared in publications nationwide, most notably Texas Monthly, where he is a contributing photographer. Wyatt's work resides in the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Southwestern & Mexican Photography Collection of the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University at San Marcos, the Amarillo Museum of Art, and in the homes of private collectors. His books include “Texas BBQ” (2009) and “Texas BBQ: Small Town to Downtown” (2018).
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“Cadillac Ranch 1976”
Framed archival photographic print (34¼ ” X 29”)
Photographer Wyatt McSpadden
Value $550
A native of Amarillo, Wyatt McSpadden began his career in 1974, photographing the installation of the Cadillac Ranch sculpture on Interstate 40, west of the city. He has continued to chronicle the work's evolution from local curiosity to state landmark. In 1992, he moved to Austin and turned his focus to editorial photography. His portraits have appeared in publications nationwide, most notably Texas Monthly, where he is a contributing photographer. Wyatt's work resides in the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Southwestern & Mexican Photography Collection of the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University at San Marcos, the Amarillo Museum of Art, and in the homes of private collectors. His books include “Texas BBQ” (2009) and “Texas BBQ: Small Town to Downtown” (2018).
Past Sessions
A Night in the Highlands: A Symphony of Scotch and Sound
Thursday, September 11 – 6 p.m.
Panhandle PBS Studio, 2408 S, Jackson, Amarillo, TX 79109
Immerse yourself in Scottish charm with live symphonic melodies, pub fare and drinks, creating a harmonious blend of culture and flavor.
Holiday Harvest: A Live Demo of Essential Holiday Favorites
Thursday, November 13 – 6 p.m.
Panhandle PBS Studio, 2408 S, Jackson, Amarillo, TX 79109
Experience the magic of the holidays with Chef Ruthie Martinez of Black Fig Good! Enjoy live demos of festive dishes and savor each recipe.
