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With the success of the book “Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter” by Seth Grahame-Smith and the upcoming release of the highly anticipated Steven Spielberg film starring Daniel Day Lewis as the 16th president, it is no wonder that Abraham Lincoln has been in the spotlight.

But even 150 years after Lincoln’s assassination, there are still many little known facts about his life and presidency. TV personality Johnny Dark will reveal The Great Emancipator’s many hidden secrets in his one-man show “Abraham Lincoln: American Underdog” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) at College of the Canyons.

This performance is free and open to the public. Admission will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open at 3 p.m. and seating will be at 3:30 p.m.

“This will be a very entertaining and educational performance sure to be enjoyed by all ages,” said Adam Philipson, PAC managing director. “Dark’s show is inspirational and full of fascinating new insights about Lincoln’s life and challenging presidency.”

Known as the “Oldest CBS Page” on the “Late Show with David Letterman,” Dark has been credited with more than 100 guest star TV appearances in programs including “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.”

For more information about the show “Abraham Lincoln: American Underdog” or the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, visit www.canyonspac.com.

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  1. Mark Jacobson says:

    I don’t think it’s a free event. I spent $30 on a reserved ticket through the PAC website.

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