newsroom@vaildaily.com Dr. Rick Hodes has been working in Ethiopia for almost 30 years, forming the largest collection of the most deformed spine patients in the world. Richard Lord | Special to the Weekly | If you go … When: Thursday, Dec. 7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program starts at 6 p.m. Where: Donovan Pavilion, Vail. Cost: Tickets are $25 in advance; $35 after 2 p.m. the day of the event. Students, teachers, Vail Resorts and Eagle County government employees can receive discounted tickets when purchased in advance. or call 970-476-0954. VAIL — Some people may collect coins; other people may collect concert posters. Dr. Rick Hodes collects spines — in a manner of speaking.