If you’ve ever been to Essential Cinema at AFS, then you know Director of Programming Chale Nafus, the curator of Essential Cinema, Doc Nights, and Avant Cinema since 2002. Austin has had the pleasure of Chale’s scholarly program notes and engaging film introductions for 13 years, but July 30th marks his official retirement, and we invite all lovers of AFS film programs to join us as we celebrate Chale’s years of great international programming–and singularly wry sense of humor–over music and margaritas at the Sahara Lounge. All are welcome, cash bar with drink specials.