Torrington.INFO
  • Home
  • Calendar
    • March 2021
    • April 2021
    • May 2021
    • June 2021
    • July 2021
    • August 2021
    • September 2021
    • October 2021
    • November 2021
    • December 2021
    • Submit Event
  • Community
    • Alerts
    • Business >
      • Featured Businesses >
        • Act Natural
        • Community Health and Wellness
        • FISH NWCT
        • Friendly Hands Food Bank
        • JoAnn Fabrics
        • Liberty Art & Framing
        • Litchfield Woods Health Care Center
        • Tots Treasures Kids Consignment
      • Business News
      • Business Support >
        • Kickstarters
        • Northwest Connecticut's Chamber of Commerce
        • Small Business Saturday
      • Shop Local
    • Chat Room
    • Creative >
      • Artists >
        • Kath Bloom Artist
        • Marc Stolfi
        • Sue Berg
      • Musicians A-J >
        • Carrie Johnson
        • Chrissy Gardner
        • Connecticut Yankee Chorale
        • Daphne Lee Martin
        • Eran Troy Danner
        • Frantic Blue
        • Gracie Day
        • Jacque Williams
        • Jamal Ford-Bey
        • John Macbeth
      • Musicians K-Z >
        • Kate Callahan
        • Kath Bloom
        • Krizta Moon
        • Lys Guillorn
        • Mission Zero
        • Robert C Fullerton >
          • Let It Rain
        • Robert Messore
        • Rocked N Loaded VII
        • Sarah Barrios
        • Sawtelles
        • St. Peter's Drum Corps
        • Susan Strand
        • Timothy Alexandre Wallace
        • Torrington Symphony Orchestra
        • Tracy Walton
        • Ultra Violets
        • Wildcat Hill
      • Performers >
        • DJ Tango
        • Nutmeg Chatter Show
        • Pocket Vinyl
      • Photographers >
        • Katina Hungerford
      • Talent Networks >
        • Performance Hub
        • Singer Songwriter Network
        • The Great American Songbook
      • Venues
    • Education >
      • Our City
      • Schools >
        • Helpful Tips
        • List of Torrington Schools >
          • Torrington High School
        • School Closings
        • School Honors
      • References >
        • Electronic Libraries
        • Family Library Media Center
        • Julia Brooker Thompson Library
        • Library Associations
      • Continuing Education >
        • Adult Education
        • Free Online Courses
        • Free Languages Courses
        • Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
    • Faith / Religion >
      • Advent Christian Church
      • Calvary Baptist Church
      • Center Congregational Church
      • First Congregational Church
      • Torrington Cluster of Catholic Churches
    • Organizations >
      • Clubs & Fraternal Organizations >
        • Eagles Club
        • Elks Lodge
        • Knights of Columbus >
          • KC Craft Fair
        • Lions Club
        • Sons of Italy
      • Nonprofit Organizations
      • Scouting
    • Parents >
      • Homeschooling
      • Child Education
      • Child Safety >
        • Internet Safety >
          • 5 Basic Safety Tips
          • Internet Safety Resources
          • Online Safety Pledge
          • Understanding of the Dangers
      • Tips for Parenting
      • Missing Children
    • Pet Owners >
      • Lost, Found and Adoptable Pets
      • Pet Appreciation
      • Pet Events
      • Pet Fundraisers and Donations
      • Pet Helpful Information
      • The Pet Directory
    • Seniors >
      • Fun for Seniors
      • Senior Benefits
      • Senior Discounts
      • Sullivan Senior Center
      • Tips for Seniors
      • Transportation
    • Thank You
  • Leisure
    • Holidays >
      • Christmas >
        • Decorating Contest >
          • Decorating Contest Map
        • Christmas Artwork
        • Christmas Events
        • Christmas Music
        • Christmas Fire Safety Tips
        • Christmas Fun Facts
        • Holiday Hope
      • Hanukkah
      • New Years Eve
    • Arts & Entertainment >
      • Five Points Gallery
      • Nutmeg
      • Remember When
      • Warner Theatre
    • Car and Motorcycle >
      • Car and Motorcycle Happenings
    • Department of Parks and Recreation >
      • Coe Memorial Park
      • Parks and Facilities
    • Downtown >
      • Art of the City
      • Downtown Experience
    • Fine Dining / Brew >
      • Bachi's Restaurant
      • O'Connor's
      • Gina's Cafe
    • Health and Fitness >
      • Dance and Gymnastics
      • Meditation
    • Kids Activities >
      • Playgrounds
    • Museums >
      • Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum
      • KidsPlay Children's Museum
    • Outdoor Recreation >
      • Running
      • Sportsmen
      • Swimming
      • Trails Network
      • Walking, Hiking and Bicycling Trails
    • Sports >
      • Athletics >
        • Forbes Flyers
        • Torrington Warriors Cheerleaders
      • Baseball
      • Basketball
      • BMX
      • Football >
        • THS Raiders
        • Torrington Warriors
      • Golfing
      • Tennis
      • Volleyball
    • Treasure Hunting >
      • Flea Markets, Swap Meets and Auctions
      • Tag Sales, Yard Sales, Garage Sales, Estate Sales
    • Torrington Library
    • Virtual Fun >
      • Animal Reality TV
      • Virtual Drive
      • Virtual Museums
    • Getaways
  • News
    • Coronavirus
    • Crime Reports >
      • Crime Statistics
    • Newspapers
    • News Feeds >
      • Torrington INFO News
    • Radio and TV >
      • WAPJ Torrington Community Radio
      • WTNH-TV News 8
    • Traffic Report
    • Weather Report >
      • Cold Weather
      • Snow
      • Lightening
      • Flooding
    • Webcams
  • Find It
    • Business Directory
    • Class Reunions
    • Classifieds
    • Delivery Services
    • Tag Sales
    • Torrington Map
    • Wi-Fi Hotspots
  • Memories
    • Torrington History
    • Historic Landmarks
    • Parades Past >
      • Memorial Day 2013
      • Memorial Day 2014
      • Memorial Day 2017
    • Picture Gallery >
      • Post Cards
      • Slideshow
      • Tour Our City
    • The Way It Was >
      • Blizzard of 1888
      • Christmas House
      • Video Gallery >
        • City Tours Videos
        • Commerce Videos
        • Education Videos
        • Hazardous Weather Videos
        • Holiday Videos
        • Main Street Videos
        • News Report Videos
        • Performances Videos >
          • Studio 59 Videos
          • Warner Theatre Videos
        • Sports Videos
        • Strange and Bazaar Videos
        • Torrington Fire Fighters Videos
        • Torrington Parade Videos
        • Miscellaneous Videos
      • Flood of 1955
      • Main Street Marketplace
      • Torrington Railroad
      • Torrington Trolley
  • About
    • Advertise
    • Comments
    • Contribute Content
    • Disclaimer
    • Editor's Notes
    • Search
    • Sponsors
Picture
Picture
J. Timothy Quirk is a man of many talents with a passion for Art, Music, Theater and Connecticut. He is often found leading some local crusade, through his artistry and charisma, in an effort to help the community.

He is also a published cartoonist whose renderings take one on a tour of places of education and entertainment. Places that one might not have even realized exist in their own hometown.

Picture
You can find more information about his cartoon work at:
  • The Crayon Diary: 2014 to present: Register Citizen, Torrington CT  www.thecrayondiary.wordpress.com
  • Jurascals: 2012 to present: McCook Daily Gazette, McCook,NE http://www.mccookgazette.com/topic/jurascals/
  • Nutmeg Junction: 2013 to present NetworkConnecticut.com, Connecticut http://networkconnecticut.com/category/nutmeg-junction/
  • Jurassicals: 2011 to present: Auburn Citizen, Auburn, NY (only in print)
  • Happy Central New York: 2010 to present: Skaneateles Journal, Skaneateles, NY (print but also found http://auburnpub.com/skaneateles/opinion/)

He is also adapt at film making and interviewing -- which he also uses to promote a better way of life in the community.
Mr Quirk has recently been starring in the Nutmeg Chatter Show:

The a comedy show filmed in Torrington that will document Connecticut in a comedic talk and variety show format.  J. Timothy Quirk, Keith Paul and Jason Truby and Jay Roberts are the shows regular performers with special guest appearances by local personalities featured each show.

The first taping (of 3 planned episodes) was on 5/21/2014 in front of a live audience at the Downtown Cafe in Torrington. The show features a look at Nutmeg ballet training and published author Jack Sheedy along with award winning singer / songwriter Sarah Barrios.
Picture
Shoestring:
He also has directed and edited a film based on the Robert C. Fullerton song "Shoestring". The film takes the viewer on a romantic tour of downtown Torrington.  Looking into its past as well as toward its future while keeping with the theme of the song -- get through the hard times, Just keep going and hope for a the future.
Picture
"I create art that is happy, positive and fun and celebrates the real hardworking communities in small cities and towns. Most syndicated comic strips are set in generic locations, but my published comic strips depict the city where the newspaper prints. The Crayon Diary comic strip (in the Register Citizen) takes place in Torrington, Connecticut, the Jurascals comic strip (in McCook Daily Gazette) takes place in McCook, Nebraska and the Jurassicals comic strip (in the Auburn Citizen) takes place in central New York. As an artist in residence for the Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory, I am particularly inspired by the grace, athleticism and beauty of the world of ballet and my focus this year will be to tell a story about The Nutmeg in a unique way. "  Quote from; Northwest Connecticut Arts Council 

You can find him on Facebook: JTimothy.Quirk  /  TheCrayonDiary  or Twitter: @JTimothyQuirk / @NutmegJunction

Picture
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.