Recital will honor songwriter

SALT LAKE CITY — A 30-minute recital honoring 82-year-old Wanda West Palmer will be at 5 p.m. on Aug. 16 in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Palmer penned a number of songs, including "Oh That I Were An Angel" and "Mary's Lullaby," several of which will be performed. A trio from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will sing "Oh That I Were An Angel," "Mary's Lullaby" and "Rejoice Oh My Heart" and members of Palmer's family are scheduled to perform "For We Saw Him" and "Behold Your Little Ones" during the 30-minute recital.

The event will be open to the public. Those attending must be in their seats at least 10 minutes before 5 p.m.