In his June 2012 interview with Christine Haas, Dave Eick details his experiences as a gay man born and raised in Wisconsin. He talks about his experiences coming out as a gay man in Madison. He shares his employment progression through various management positions, to his eventual leap into bar ownership. He discusses the following topics: coming out, climate in Madison, Club 5, Gay softball league in Madison, Ed Grunewald?s life and death, recent remodel of Club 5, New name of club ?5?, Madison Pride Fest, El Grupo Vita, Luna Bonita, the Barracks. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the UW-Madison Oral History Program.